How to travel from Cartagena to Valencia

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Compare bus and train for Cartagena to Valencia

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €27, while a bus costs an average of €28.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cartagena to Valencia is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Valencia:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cartagena to Valencia costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Cartagena to Valencia is by train with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cartagena and Valencia including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cartagena to Valencia among Omio's users.

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from Cartagena to Valencia

How to get from Cartagena to Valencia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cartagena to Valencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    6:15 AM4h00
    Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
    10:15 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    6:15 AM4h00
    Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
    10:15 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AlsaNormal
    6:15 AM4h00
    Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
    10:15 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe INTERCITY01460
    11:55 AM5h14
    Cartagena station
    5:09 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe PROXIMIDAD14545+AVE05863+Renfe14209
    1:25 PM8h40
    Cartagena station
    10:05 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
    311One-way
    2 transfers
  • Renfe PROXIMIDAD14545+Renfe MD14202+Renfe14209
    1:25 PM8h40
    Cartagena station
    10:05 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
    311One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cartagena to Valencia

Travel to Valencia 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 Valencia.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cartagena and Valencia including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cartagena to Valencia is a train with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Valencia:

A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cartagena to Valencia costing on average €28.

The fastest way to travel from Cartagena to Valencia is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 13m.

The distance from Cartagena to Valencia is approximately 132 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from Cartagena to Valencia is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cartagena and Valencia as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cartagena to Valencia:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cartagena station and arrive in Valencia-Estacio Del Nord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cartagena to Valencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe to go to Valencia by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Valencia by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cartagena to Valencia with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cartagena to Valencia often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Seville, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Valencia and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Valencia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Valencia, you can explore the vibrant street art in the El Carmen neighborhood, enjoy a traditional paella at a local restaurant, visit the Bioparc with its naturalistic habitats, relax on the sandy beaches of Malvarrosa, or attend a flamenco show for an authentic cultural experience. Key sights include the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral, La Lonja de la Seda, Turia Gardens, and the Central Market.
For a fulfilling experience, 3 to 4 days in Valencia is ideal to explore its main attractions like the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral, and the beaches.
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