How many services a day are there between Cartagena and Málaga?

The average frequency per day from Cartagena to Málaga is: 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 can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Cartagena to Málaga?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cartagena to Málaga: 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.

Which travel companies can get me 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: Travel with Vueling to go to Málaga by flight. Travel with AVE to go to Málaga by train. Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM to go to Málaga by bus.

Can I find a direct route between Cartagena and Málaga?

Yes, there are direct services available from Cartagena to Málaga with the following travel companies: 10 direct trains per day with AVE. 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

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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.

Normal+Normal
10:15 AM8h15
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
6:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$521One-way
1 transfer

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Normal+Normal
10:15 AM8h15
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
6:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$521One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IB1012 · IB1005
1:40 PM3h15
Alicante Elche Airport
4:55 PMMalaga Airport
$6951One-way
1 transfer

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Flight

Normal+Normal
10:15 AM8h15
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
6:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$521One-way
1 transfer
Normal+Normal
10:15 AM12h00
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
10:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$521One-way
1 transfer
Normal · Normal
2:30 PM7h15
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
9:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$581One-way
1 transfer

VY1307 · VY2115
11:50 PM9h05
Alicante Elche Airport
8:55 AMMalaga Airport
$1271One-way
1 transfer
VY1307 · VY2111
11:50 PM11h00
Alicante Elche Airport
10:50 AMMalaga Airport
$1381One-way
1 transfer
VY1303 · VY2113
5:55 PM7h30
Alicante Elche Airport
1:25 AMMalaga Airport
$1691One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cartagena to Málaga

Travel to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cartagena to Málaga.

You can travel between Cartagena and Málaga by flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cartagena to Málaga is a flight with an average price of $239 (€196).

The fastest way to travel from Cartagena to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

Train takes on average 8h 12m.

The distance from Cartagena to Málaga is approximately 198 miles (320 km).

The average frequency per day from Cartagena to Málaga is:

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 can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cartagena to Málaga:

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.

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:

Travel with Vueling to go to Málaga by flight.
Travel with AVE to go to Málaga by train.
Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM to go to Málaga by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cartagena to Málaga with the following travel companies:

10 direct trains per day with AVE.
3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Cartagena to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Marbella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.

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