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How to get fromBarcelona to Cartagenaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Cartagena by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train

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    1. Fly from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BLA - MAD
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    3. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train
    22h 51m
    €543–1,367

  2. Bus to Simón Bolívar International Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lecherías to Terminal AeroExpresos Ejecutivos Caracasbus bus
    2. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane CCS - ALC
    3. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus bus
    24h 32m
    €381–1,251

  3. Fly General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BLA - ALC
    2. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus bus
    23h 27m
    €479–1,627

  4. Fly General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Almería Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane plane BLA - LEI
    2. Take the bus from Almería to Cartagenabus bus
    25h 39m
    €977–2,548

  5. Fly General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane BLA - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    4. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train
    26h 20m
    €530–1,685

  6. Bus to Simón Bolívar International Airport, fly to Almería Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lecherías to Terminal AeroExpresos Ejecutivos Caracasbus bus
    2. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane plane CCS - LEI
    3. Take the bus from Almería to Cartagenabus bus
    26h 29m
    €599–1,872

General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

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Duration18h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,420.1 km
  • Duration: 22h 51m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Venezuela and Cartagena, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Cartagena. However, you can take the taxi to General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, take the train to Madrid Chamartín, take the train to Murcia Del Carmen, then take the train to Cartagena. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), walk to Alicante Aeropuerto, take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, then take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena.

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