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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$163.04
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$97.83

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$282.61
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$336.96
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Almería
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$369.57

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.24
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04
Train from Albacete to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26
Train from Estació del Nord to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04

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:
$47.83–$70.65
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.96–$52.17

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$52.17

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:
$18.48–$26.09
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Metro de Madrid

Phone:
+34 900 444 404
Website:
metromadrid.es/es
Train from Estación de Sol Metro to Canal
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.40
Train from Canal to Parque
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.40
Train from Estación de Sol Metro to Ventas
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.40

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$54.35
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.52
Bus from Aeropuerto Almeria to Vera
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96

BusbamSL

Phone:
+34 902 22 72 72
Email:
Website:
busbam.com
Bus from Vera to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$14.13

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:
$4.13–$6.52

Empresa Municipal de Transportes

Phone:
+34 900 878 331
Website:
emtmadrid.es/Home?lang=es-ES
Bus from Metro Colón to Puente
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.81–$6.01
Bus from Las Cortes to Bruselas
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.81–$6.01

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Madrid to Cartagène
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.34

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 line 2 subway which costs $1.41 - $2.07 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Cartagena is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $10.33 - $13.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metro Colón and arriving at Puente Calero. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación de Sol Metro and arriving at Ventas. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Madrid to Cartagena?

The distance between Madrid and Cartagena is 7 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 line 2 subway and line 7 subway which takes 19 min and costs $2.83 - $4.13 .

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

It takes approximately 19 min 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 Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Metro Colón station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Cartagena train from?

Madrid to Cartagena train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Estación de Sol Metro station.

Where does the Madrid to Cartagena bus arrive?

Madrid to Cartagena bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Puente Calero station.

Where does the Madrid to Cartagena train arrive?

Madrid to Cartagena train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Canal station.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 6306+ hotels available in Cartagena. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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