The average bus between Alicante and Cartagena takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Alicante to Cartagena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Alicante and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Cartagena station via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Alicante to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Alicante station.
Alicante to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena station.
Book your Alicante to Cartagena bus tickets online with ALSA and Interbus Murcia.
The distance between Alicante and Cartagena is 93.4 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a bus from Alicante to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia in around 2h 36m.