How to travel from Madrid to Cartagena

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Travel Information to Cartagena from Madrid

distanceDistance242 miles (390 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or flight
priceTicket price range- $42
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $30 (€26) • 5 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $42 (€37) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, 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.

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from Madrid to Cartagena

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Alsa
08:30AM5h20
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
01:50PMCartagena
$471One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
08:30AM5h20
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
01:50PMCartagena
$471One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Air Europa
07:05AM1h05
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
08:10AMAlicante Elche Airport (ALC)
$571One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Alsa
07:45AM6h05
Madrid
01:50PMCartagena
$471One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
12:30PM6h35
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
07:05PMCartagena
$471One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
11:45AM7h20
Madrid
07:05PMCartagena
$471One-way
0 transfers
Volotea
05:20PM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
06:35PMRegión de Murcia International Airport (RMU)
$741One-way
0 transfers
Iberia
11:50AM1h10
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
01:00PMAlicante Elche Airport (ALC)
$1351One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
06:45PM5h05
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
11:50PMAlicante Elche Airport (ALC)
$1291One-way
1 transfer

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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:

    • Average Duration: 5 h 20 min
    • Cheapest Price: $45

    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:

    • Average Duration: 5 h
    • Cheapest Price: $108

    FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Cartagena

    FAQs: Travel to Cartagena 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 Madrid to Cartagena.
    FAQs

    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:

      • Most travelers board their bus from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Cartagena:

      • You can travel by bus between Madrid and Cartagena with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar or Infobus, and you can find Alsa Madrid to Cartagena tickets for $30 (€26) on Omio.
      • You can travel to Cartagena from Madrid by flight with Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Iberia or Vueling Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€37) with Volotea from Madrid to Cartagena.

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

      • Direct bus with Alsa or Alsa Supra.
      • Direct flight with Air Europa, Air Nostrum or Volotea.
      • Direct train with.

      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.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Madrid to Cartagena often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Murcia, Alicante, Valencia or Barcelona. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Madrid and Cartagena itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Cartagena and any of these top destinations today!
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