The average bus between Cartagena and Tarifa takes 12h 36m and the fastest bus takes 9h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Tarifa. 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 3 times a day between Cartagena and Tarifa. 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 Tarifa at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Granada Estación de Autobuses and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cartagena to Tarifa? 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 Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Tarifa station via Granada Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
Cartagena to Tarifa bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Tarifa bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Tarifa station.
Book your Cartagena to Tarifa bus tickets online with ALSA and Avanza Grupo.
The distance between Cartagena and Tarifa is 447.7 km. The road distance is 608 km.
You can take a bus from Cartagena to Tarifa via Granada Estación de Autobuses, Malaga Eeaa, and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga in around 10h.