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How to Travel from

Santander to Cartagena

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Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$696.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$215.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$278.47

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$13.92–$303.79
Plane from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$24.05–$316.44

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$696.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$215.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$278.47
Plane from Asturias Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$481.00

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$316.44
Plane from Asturias Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$531.63

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santander to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76
Train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Train from Estació del Nord to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.76
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.19–$7.59
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19
Bus from Santander E.A. to Oviedo
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

Interbus Murcia

Phone:
+34 900 842 202
Website:
interbusmurcia.es/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.81–$7.59

Autobuses La Union

Phone:
+34 94 476 50 07
Website:
autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$8.86

Bilman

Phone:
902 999 748
Website:
web.bilmanbus.es/
Bus from Santander Bus Station to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$80.25

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Cartagena?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cartagena is to bus which costs $68.91 and takes 14h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Cartagena?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Cartagena is to fly and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $44.57 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander Bus Station station and arriving at Cartagena. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Santander to Cartagena?

The distance between Santander and Cartagena is 998 km. The road distance is 891.5 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Cartagena without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Cartagena without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 10h 5m and costs $59.78 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Santander to Cartagena?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Santander to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cartagena bus from?

Santander to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cartagena train from?

Santander to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Santander to Cartagena is to train via Madrid which takes 10h 5m and costs $59.78 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid Airport (MAD), which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Santander to Cartagena bus arrive?

Santander to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.

Where does the Santander to Cartagena train arrive?

Santander to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Cartagena is 892 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Santander to Cartagena.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Cartagena?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Cartagena?

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Where can I stay near Cartagena?

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