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Compare flight and train for Cartagena to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Málaga:
A train is $170 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Málaga costing on average $218 (€175).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
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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.
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Normal10:15 AM8h15Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses6:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal+Normal10:15 AM8h15Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses6:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY1305 · VY21131:40 PM3h55Alicante Elche Airport5:35 PMMalaga Airport$3321One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal+Normal10:15 AM8h15Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses6:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal8:00 AM7h45Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$591One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal9:15 AM8h30Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$591One-way1 transfer
- VY1311 · VY211511:00 PM10h00Alicante Elche Airport9:00 AMMalaga Airport$2241One-way1 transfer
- VY1311 · VY211111:00 PM11h55Alicante Elche Airport10:55 AMMalaga Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
- VY1303 · VY21212:50 PM10h00Alicante Elche Airport12:50 AMMalaga Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Málaga:
A train is $170 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Málaga costing on average $218 (€175).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cartagena and Málaga as scheduled services by flight and train 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Málaga by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 10 direct trains per day with AVE.
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