Distance | 242 miles (390 km) |
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Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
Ticket price range | - $42 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $30 (€26) • 5 h 20 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $42 (€37) • 1 h 5 min |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, Air Europa or Renfe |
Travel 242 miles (390 km) by bus or flight to Cartagena from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Air Europa or Renfe among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Cartagena.
How to get from Madrid to Cartagena by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Cartagena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $45 (€38). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.
Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Travel information from Madrid to Cartagena with Alsa:
Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel to Cartagena from Madrid.
Vueling Airlines from Madrid to Cartagena travel information:
There are 2 travel options from Madrid to Cartagena: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cartagena is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $30 (€26) compared to other travel options to Cartagena:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $42 (€37).
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a train, which costs on average () for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Cartagena from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 20 min.
The Madrid to Cartagena distance is around 242 miles (390 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Cartagena is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cartagena as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Cartagena:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Cartagena with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cartagena as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cartagena from Madrid.
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