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Cartagena, Spain → Barcelona, Spain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cartagena to Barcelona

Composite routes from Cartagena to Barcelona

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$189.87
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$164.55
Plane from Almería Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$455.68
Plane from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$329.10
Plane from Federico García Lorca Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$215.18

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$291.13
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$215.18

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$215.18

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$189.87
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$164.55
Plane from Almería Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$455.68
Plane from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$329.10
Plane from Federico García Lorca Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$215.18

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Región De Murcia International Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81

Royal Jordanian

Website:
rj.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Cartagena to Murcia
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76
Train from Cartagena to Estació
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Train from Cartagena to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66
Train from Estació del Nord to Barcelona-Paseo
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Metro de Madrid

Phone:
+34 900 444 404
Website:
metromadrid.es/es
Train from Alfonso Xiii to Mar
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.77–$2.53

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60
Bus from Cartagena to Estació
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$41.77
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$51.90
Bus from Cartagena to Estación
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.19–$7.59
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.76

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Alicante to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$50.63–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

BusbamSL

Phone:
+34 902 22 72 72
Website:
busbam.com
Bus from Cartagena to Almería
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Bus from Cartagena to Alicante
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

Interbus Murcia

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Barcelona is to line 4 subway and fly which costs $28.26 - $108.70 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $22.83 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Cartagena to Barcelona?

The distance between Cartagena and Barcelona is 612 km. The road distance is 616.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartagena to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $22.83 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Cartagena to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Barcelona bus from?

Cartagena to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Train or bus from Cartagena to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $22.83 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Cartagena to Barcelona bus arrive?

Cartagena to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Barcelona is 616 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Cartagena to Barcelona.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5027+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at $45.38 per night.
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