The average bus between Cartagena and Estepona takes 10h 3m and the fastest bus takes 8h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Estepona. 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 4 times a day between Cartagena and Estepona. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Estepona at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Granada Estación de Autobuses and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cartagena to Estepona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Estepona. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Estepona station via Granada Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Cartagena to Estepona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Estepona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estepona station.
Book your Cartagena to Estepona bus tickets online with ALSA and Avanza Grupo.
The distance between Cartagena and Estepona is 391.8 km. The road distance is 534 km.
You can take a bus from Cartagena to Estepona via Granada Estación de Autobuses, Malaga Eeaa, and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga in around 8h 54m.