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Compare bus and train for Valencia to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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FAQs: Travel from Valencia to Cartagena
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 Valencia to Cartagena.
There are 2 travel options between Valencia and Cartagena. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Valencia and Cartagena is a train with an average price of $18 (€16).
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Cartagena:
Taking a train costs $10 (€9) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Valencia to Cartagena is by bus with an average journey time of 4 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cartagena that take longer:
Train takes 4 h 49 min on average.
The distance from Valencia to Cartagena is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Valencia to Cartagena is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cartagena from Valencia as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Valencia to Cartagena:
- Buses from Valencia to Cartagena most often leave from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Estacio Del Nord and arrive in Cartagena.
The following travel companies offer services from Valencia to Cartagena:
- Alsa can take you to Cartagena by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Valencia to Cartagena for $28 (€25).
- Travel with Renfe Intercity or Renfe (13) to go to Cartagena by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe Intercity Valencia to Cartagena tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
Yes, there are direct services available from Valencia to Cartagena with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Alsa 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Renfe Intercity with 1 direct train per day.
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 Valencia.
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