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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tarragona to Cartagena

Composite routes from Tarragona to Cartagena

Cheapest
5 h 7 min
Car
526 km.
from $28

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$164.55

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$240.50

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$215.18

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Región
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Train from Tarragona to Estació
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Train from Estació del Nord to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Tarragona to Estación
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$75.95
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.06–$7.59
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Tarragona to Estación
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Tarragona to Estación
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Interbus Murcia

Phone:
+34 900 842 202
Email:
Website:
interbusmurcia.es/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.68–$6.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Cartagena is to bus which costs $40.22 - $70.65 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Cartagena is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Tarragona and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Cartagena via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Tarragona and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Cartagena via Estació del Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Tarragona to Cartagena?

The distance between Tarragona and Cartagena is 580 km. The road distance is 526.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarragona to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $40.22 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Tarragona to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarragona to Cartagena bus from?

Tarragona to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Tarragona station.

Where do I catch the Tarragona to Cartagena train from?

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

Train or bus from Tarragona to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Tarragona to Cartagena is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $40.22 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Tarragona to Cartagena bus arrive?

Tarragona to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Murcia station.

Where does the Tarragona to Cartagena train arrive?

Tarragona to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Estació del Nord station.

Can I drive from Tarragona to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Cartagena is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Tarragona to Cartagena.

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

Book your Tarragona to Cartagena train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Tarragona to Cartagena bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Cartagena. Prices start at $30.68 per night.
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