- Distance: 448.6 km
- Duration: 5h 41m
The average bus between Madrid and Cartagena takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 5 times a day between Madrid and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid station and arriving at Cartagena station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 41m.
Madrid to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Madrid to Cartagena bus tickets online with ALSA.
The distance between Madrid and Cartagena is 390.9 km. The road distance is 449 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.
