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Compare flight for Cartagena to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a flight costs an average of $275.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cartagena to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Cartagena to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Málaga:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cartagena to Málaga costing on average $19.
A train is $268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Málaga costing on average $275.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Cartagena to Málaga
How to get from Cartagena to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cartagena to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal+Normal10:15 AM 8h15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal+Normal
10:15 AM 8h15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- VY1317 · VY1558
7:50 PM 3h45 Alicante Elche Airport 11:35 PM Malaga Airport $349 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Normal+Normal
10:15 AM 8h15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal+Normal
10:15 AM 12h00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses 10:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
2:30 PM 7h15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses 9:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
- VY1317 · VY1542
7:50 PM 12h45 Alicante Elche Airport 8:35 AM Malaga Airport $235 1 One-way 1 transfer 
IB1012 · IB491:45 PM 7h30 Alicante Elche Airport 9:15 PM Malaga Airport $243 1 One-way 1 transfer- IB1012 · IB507
1:45 PM 7h15 Alicante Elche Airport 9:00 PM Malaga Airport $317 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Málaga:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cartagena to Málaga costing on average $19.
A train is $268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Málaga costing on average $275.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cartagena and Málaga as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cartagena station and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Bus BAM to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Iberia Express to go to Málaga by flight.
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