There are 5 ways to get from Albacete to Cartagena by bus, train (Ouigo, Renfe), rideshare, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Albacete to Cartagenabus ALSA - Mad-L.Mang / ...
2h 30m€16–24Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Albacete to Cartagène190.2 km
2h 33m€10Train via Murcia
- Take the train from Albacete to Murcia Del Carmentrain 6564 / ...
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic / ...
3h 6m€28–69Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Albacete to Cartagenatrain Ic
3h 30m€29–45Drive 192.3 km
- Drive from Albacete to Cartagenacar 192.3 km
2h 3m€31–44
Albacete to Cartagena by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albacete to Cartagena is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Albacete to Cartagena is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albacete and arriving at Cartagena. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albacete and arriving at Cartagena. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Albacete and Cartagena is 195 km. The road distance is 192.3 km.
The best way to get from Albacete to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €16 - €24.
The bus from Albacete to Cartagena takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Albacete to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Albacete station.
Albacete to Cartagena train services, operated by Ouigo, depart from Albacete station.
The best way to get from Albacete to Cartagena is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can train via Murcia, which costs €27 - €70 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Albacete, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Albacete to Cartagena 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albacete to Cartagena via Murcia Del Carmen in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Albacete to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Albacete to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Albacete to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Albacete to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Albacete to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Albacete to Cartagène
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Albacete to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Cartagena station.
Albacete to Cartagena train services, operated by Ouigo, arrive at Murcia Del Carmen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albacete to Cartagena is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Albacete to Cartagena.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albacete and Cartagena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.