The average bus between Cartagena and Madrid Airport (MAD) takes 7h 3m and the fastest bus takes 6h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Madrid Airport (MAD). 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 5 times a day between Cartagena and Madrid Airport (MAD). The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Madrid Airport (MAD) at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 29m • 2 changes


6h 29m • 2 changes


7h 59m • 2 changes


6h 29m • 2 changes


6h 29m • 2 changes


6h 29m • 2 changes


7h 59m • 2 changes


6h 29m • 2 changes


6h 29m • 2 changes


6h 29m • 2 changes


7h 59m • 2 changes


6h 29m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD) station via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Cartagena to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
The distance between Cartagena and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 392 km. The road distance is 475 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Cartagena to Estación Sur de Autobuses 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 20m.