What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena is to bus which costs €12 - €25 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena?

The fastest way to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Alicante (Region) and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Universidad De Alicante and arriving at Cartagena via Alacant/Alicante Terminal and Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena?

The distance between Alicante (Region) and Cartagena is 171 km. The road distance is 129.5 km.

How do I travel from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante (Region) to Cartagena bus from?

Alicante (Region) to Cartagena bus services, operated by Vectalia - Grupo SuBús, depart from Jijona station.

Where do I catch the Alicante (Region) to Cartagena train from?

Alicante (Region) to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train or bus from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Murcia, which costs €14 - €26 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Alicante (Region) to Cartagena bus arrive?

Alicante (Region) to Cartagena bus services, operated by Vectalia - Grupo SuBús, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.

Where does the Alicante (Region) to Cartagena train arrive?

Alicante (Region) to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Murcia Del Carmen station.

Can I drive from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante (Region) to Cartagena is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Alicante (Region) to Cartagena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Alicante (Region) and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Jijona and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena via Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Murcia Del Carmentrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic / ...
3h 41m
€57–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Cartagenabus
5h 30m
€12–25
Bus via Murcia
1. Take the bus from Jijona to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus M-5
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
4h 8m
€14–25
Drive 129.5 km
1. Drive from Alicante (Region) to Cartagenacar 129.5 km
1h 53m
€21–30

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Distance: 171.1 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Alicante (Region), Spain and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a vehicle from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena via Universidad De Alicante, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jijona to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena via Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia in around 4h 8m.

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How to get fromAlicante (Region) to Cartagenaby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

There are 4 ways to get from Alicante (Region) to Cartagena by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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