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Compare bus and flight for Córdoba to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Córdoba to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. 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 $7, while a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $660 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Córdoba to Cartagena
Compare the available ways to get from Córdoba to Cartagena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Cartagena:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Córdoba to Cartagena costing on average $27.
A train is $210 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Córdoba to Cartagena costing on average $216.
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $660 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $634. The journey takes 8h 18m versus 4h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Córdoba to Cartagena
How to get from Córdoba to Cartagena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Córdoba to Cartagena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM 8h00 Córdoba 10:30 PM Cartagena $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:30 PM 8h00 Córdoba 10:30 PM Cartagena $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:30 PM 8h00 Córdoba 10:30 PM Cartagena $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:30 PM 8h00 Córdoba 9:30 PM Cartagena $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Cartagena:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Córdoba to Cartagena costing on average $27.
A train is $210 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Córdoba to Cartagena costing on average $216.
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Córdoba and Cartagena as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cordoba Airport (Spain) and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Córdoba – Julio Anguita and arrive in Cartagena station.
- Buses mostly depart from Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Cartagena by flight.
- Travel with AVE to go to Cartagena by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Cartagena by bus.
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