The average bus between Ronda and Cartagena takes 12h 50m and the fastest bus takes 9h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ronda 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 3 times a day between Ronda and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ronda is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


12h 45m • 2 changes


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18h 55m • 2 changes


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18h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ronda to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Ronda station and arriving at Cartagena station via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
Ronda to Cartagena bus services, operated by Damas, depart from Ronda station.
Ronda to Cartagena bus services, operated by Damas, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Ronda to Cartagena bus tickets online with Damas and ALSA.
The distance between Ronda and Cartagena is 382.6 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a bus from Ronda to Cartagena via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga, Malaga Eeaa, and Granada Estación de Autobuses in around 9h 14m.