The average bus between Antequera and Cartagena takes 12h 48m and the fastest bus takes 8h. The bus service runs several times per day from Antequera 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 twice daily between Antequera and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antequera is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

11h 15m • 1 change

8h • 1 change
Arrives next day

19h 10m • 1 change

11h 15m • 1 change

8h • 1 change
Arrives next day

19h 10m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Antequera to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Antequera station and arriving at Cartagena station via Granada Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
Antequera to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Antequera station.
Antequera to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Antequera to Cartagena bus tickets online with ALSA.
The distance between Antequera and Cartagena is 322.8 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a bus from Antequera to Cartagena via Granada Estación de Autobuses in around 6h 45m.