You can get from Cartagena to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
To get from Cartagena to Málaga on Jul 08 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 198 miles (319 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $203 (€181) • 3 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa or Iberia Express |
Travel 198 miles (319 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train from Cartagena to Málaga. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa or Iberia Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Cartagena to Málaga.
You can travel between Cartagena and Málaga 4 different ways: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Málaga is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Málaga:
A ferry is $46 (€41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cartagena to Málaga costing on average $46 (€41).
Taking a ferry is usually $203 (€181) less than taking a flight to Málaga, which costs on average $203 (€181) for the same trip.
Taking a ferry is about $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8) for this route.
The fastest way from Cartagena to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Málaga that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Málaga by bus can take on average 6 h 30 min.
In comparison, traveling by ferry can take you on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, going by train can take 0 h 0 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 198 miles (319 km) between Cartagena and Málaga.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cartagena to Málaga:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cartagena to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Cartagena to Málaga with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Málaga as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cartagena to Málaga.
When planning your trip from Cartagena to Málaga, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Cartagena to Málaga online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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