There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to Cartagena by bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo), car, or rideshare
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 Granada Estación de Autobuses to Cartagenabus ALSA - Sevi-Murc
5h 38m€27–40Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Grenade to Cartagène276.7 km
3h 54m€14–16Train
- Take the train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmentrain
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic
9h 59m€126–306Drive 277.7 km
- Drive from Alhambra to Cartagenacar 277.7 km
3h 6m€44–63Bus via Vera
- Take the bus from Granada to Verabus
- Take the bus from Vera to Cartagenabus Vac-228
8h 58m€28–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Cartagena is to rideshare which costs €14 - €16 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Cartagena is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Granada Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Cartagena via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Granada and arriving at Cartagena via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Alhambra and Cartagena is 330 km. The road distance is 277.7 km.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Alhambra to Cartagena, including transfers.
Alhambra to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Granada Estación de Autobuses station.
Alhambra to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Granada station.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Cartagena is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Alhambra, Andalusia, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Cartagena 4 times a day. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alhambra to Cartagena via Granada, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 9h 59m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 950 25 95 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- busbam.com
Bus from Granada to Vera
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- busbam.com
Bus from Vera to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Schedules at
- busbam.com
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Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Grenade to Cartagène
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Alhambra to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Cartagena station.
Alhambra to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Cartagena is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Alhambra to Cartagena.
There are 1809+ hotels available in Cartagena.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alhambra and Cartagena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.