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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbao to Cartagena

Composite routes from Bilbao to Cartagena

Cheapest
8 h 7 min
Car
835 km.
from $45
Other
6 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $59.89
7 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $71.11
10 h 33 min
650 km.
from $105.24
11 h 15 min
650 km.
from $85.11
9 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $98.70
8 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $109.08
10 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $111.96
10 h 40 min
648 km.
from $150.88

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
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 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 Almería
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$544.28

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
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 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 Parayas Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$696.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Almería
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$544.28

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 Bilbao Airport to Región
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$291.13

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
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 Estació del Nord to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Murcia
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$107.59

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
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
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 Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43
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 Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92
Bus from Aeropuerto Almeria to Vera
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92
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
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
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

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:
$10.13–$16.46

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:
$4.81–$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 Bilbao Intermodal to Cartagena
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$80.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Cartagena is to fly and bus which costs $39.13 - $103.26 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Cartagena is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Cartagena. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Cartagena?

The distance between Bilbao and Cartagena is 732 km. The road distance is 833.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cartagena without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 10h 33m and costs $65.22 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Bilbao to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Cartagena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Cartagena train from?

Bilbao to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cartagena is to train via Madrid which takes 10h 33m and costs $65.22 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid Airport (MAD), which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 11h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $141.30 - $358.70 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Bilbao to Cartagena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Cartagena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Cartagena is 834 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Bilbao to Cartagena.

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

Book your Bilbao to Cartagena train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 1670+ hotels available in Cartagena. Prices start at $31.54 per night.
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