The average bus between Madrid (Station) and Cartagena takes 8h 12m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid (Station) 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 Madrid (Station) and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 3:08 AM which arrives into Cartagena at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Avenida América and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Cartagena station via Cartagena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Madrid (Station) to Cartagena bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid (Station) to Cartagena bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Cartagena station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Cartagena is 391.3 km. The road distance is 455 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cartagena 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
