How to travel from Valencia to Cartagena

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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 $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 40m. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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$34

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$34

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5h 10m

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4h 40m

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30m

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5h 15m

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4h 45m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Valencia to Cartagena

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

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

AlsaNormal
11:30AM4h25
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
03:55PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
$321One-way
0 transfers

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Renfe Intercity01463
03:05PM5h29
Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
08:34PMCartagena station
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

AlsaNormal
11:30AM4h25
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
03:55PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
$321One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe (13)35623
04:28PM4h49
Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
09:17PMCartagena station
$441One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Valencia and Cartagena including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Cartagena is a train with an average price of $22 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Cartagena:

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Cartagena costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Valencia to Cartagena is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 49m.

The distance from Valencia to Cartagena is approximately 132 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from Valencia to Cartagena is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Cartagena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Valencia to Cartagena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Estacio Del Nord and arrive in Cartagena station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Valencia to Cartagena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13) to go to Cartagena by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM to go to Cartagena by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Valencia to Cartagena with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13).
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Valencia to Cartagena often also extend their vacation to go to Murcia, Madrid, Alicante, Barcelona, Alicante Elche Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cartagena and these popular destinations at a great price.
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