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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $171 Average price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cartagena:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Cartagena costing on average $49 (€41).
A train is $137 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cartagena costing on average $171 (€141).
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Cartagena
How to get from Madrid to Cartagena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Cartagena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal12:30 AM5h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:50 AMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal12:30 AM5h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:50 AMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX40477:00 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1491One-way0 transfers
Other options
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1454210:00 AM4h18Madrid Chamartín2:18 PMCartagena station$1091One-way1 transfer- 05962+1454410:00 AM9h13Madrid Chamartín7:13 PMCartagena station$1091One-way1 transfer
- 05962+3746310:00 AM10h34Madrid Chamartín8:34 PMCartagena station$1091One-way1 transfer
- Normal5:30 PM5h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:15 PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses$511One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:30 PM6h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:05 PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses$511One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:30 PM6h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:15 PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses$511One-way0 transfers
- UX40493:10 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2621One-way0 transfers
- UX6049 · UX40269:45 PM22h10Madrid Barajas Airport7:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$4881One-way1 transfer
AT979 · AT8944:50 PM19h20Madrid Barajas Airport12:10 PMAlicante Elche Airport$5031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cartagena:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Cartagena costing on average $49 (€41).
A train is $137 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cartagena costing on average $171 (€141).
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cartagena as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Volotea, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Alba Star to go to Cartagena by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Cartagena by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVLO, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Cartagena by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Volotea, Air Nostrum, Alba Star.
- 13 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO.
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