How to Travel from
Madrid to Cartagena
by Plane, Bus or Car
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Madrid, Spain → Cartagena, Spain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid to Cartagena
Composite routes from Madrid to Cartagena
Cheapest
4 h 28 min
Car
446 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 6 min
Plane
Other
5 h 20 min
Bus
391 km.
from €38.04
Route Navigator Madrid - Cartagena
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Continue onto Calle del Pozo
Calle del Pozo, 73 м
73 м
Turn left onto Calle de la Cruz
Calle de la Cruz, 56 м
56 м
Turn right onto Carrera de San Jerónimo
Carrera de San Jerónimo, 1 km 542 м
1 km 542 м
Keep right onto Paseo del Prado
Paseo del Prado, 1 km 716 м
1 km 716 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida de la Ciudad de Barcelona
Avenida de la Ciudad de Barcelona, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Keep left onto Calle de Julián Gayarre
Calle de Julián Gayarre, 215 м
215 м
Turn right onto Paseo de la Reina Cristina
Paseo de la Reina Cristina, 1 km 911 м
1 km 911 м
Continue onto Avenida del Mediterráneo
Avenida del Mediterráneo, 174 km 849 м
174 km 849 м
Keep right onto Autovía de Alicante and drive toward Albacete, Alicante, Murcia, Ciudad Real, Ocaña
Autovía de Alicante, Albacete, Alicante, Murcia, Ciudad Real, Ocaña, 80 km 548 м
80 km 548 м
Keep right onto Autovía de Murcia
Autovía de Murcia, 117 km 281 м
117 km 281 м
Keep left onto Acceso Norte a Murcia
Acceso Norte a Murcia, 15 km 491 м
15 km 491 м
Keep right and take A-7 toward Almería, Murcia Ronda Oeste, Cartagena
Almería, Murcia Ronda Oeste, Cartagena, A-7, 3 km 912 м
3 km 912 м
Keep left onto Acceso Sur a Murcia
Acceso Sur a Murcia, 47 km 599 м
47 km 599 м
Keep right and take RM-F36 toward Cartagena Norte - Los Barreros - La Palma
Cartagena Norte - Los Barreros - La Palma, RM-F36, 317 м
317 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Carretera de La Palma
Carretera de La Palma, 1 km 449 м
1 km 449 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Carretera de La Palma
Carretera de La Palma, 1 km 564 м
1 km 564 м
At roundabout, take exit 5 onto Avenida Víctor Beltrí
Avenida Víctor Beltrí, 1 km 144 м
1 km 144 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Víctor Beltrí
Avenida Víctor Beltrí, 362 м
362 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Víctor Beltrí
Avenida Víctor Beltrí, 399 м
399 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Víctor Beltrí
Avenida Víctor Beltrí, 1 km 940 м
1 km 940 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Ronda Ciudad de La Unión
Ronda Ciudad de La Unión, 1 km 734 м
1 km 734 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ronda Ciudad de La Unión
Ronda Ciudad de La Unión, 292 м
292 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ronda Ciudad de La Unión
Ronda Ciudad de La Unión, 485 м
485 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calle Capitanes Ripoll
Calle Capitanes Ripoll, 362 м
362 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Plaza de las Puertas de San José
Plaza de las Puertas de San José, 1 km 546 м
1 km 546 м
Turn left onto Plaza San Ginés
Plaza San Ginés, 177 м
177 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cartagena?
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cartagena is to rideshare which costs $23.34 and takes 5h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Cartagena?
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Cartagena is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Cartagena?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Cartagena. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
Is there a direct train between Madrid and Cartagena?
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Cartagena via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
How far is it from Madrid to Cartagena?
The distance between Madrid and Cartagena is 559 km. The road distance is 447.1 km.
How do I travel from Madrid to Cartagena without a car?
The best way to get from Madrid to Cartagena without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $25 - $76.09 .
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Cartagena?
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Madrid to Cartagena, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Madrid to Cartagena bus from?
Madrid to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Where do I catch the Madrid to Cartagena train from?
Madrid to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Train or bus from Madrid to Cartagena?
The best way to get from Madrid to Cartagena is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $25 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 5h 20m.
Where does the Madrid to Cartagena bus arrive?
Madrid to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Cartagena station.
Where does the Madrid to Cartagena train arrive?
Madrid to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Murcia Del Carmen station.
Can I drive from Madrid to Cartagena?
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Cartagena is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Madrid to Cartagena.
How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Cartagena?
Book your Madrid to Cartagena train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Cartagena?
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Where can I stay near Cartagena?
There are 1670+ hotels available in Cartagena. Prices start at $31.54 per night.
Can I share a ride from Madrid to Cartagena?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Cartagena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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