There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Cartagena by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 59m€58–163Fly
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 11m€53–147Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castillabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
7h 59m€54–77Drive 607.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Cartagenacar 607.4 km
6h 3m€95–138Bus via Teruel
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Teruelbus 051
- Take the bus from Teruel to Alcalá de Henaresbus 047
12h 1m€78–111
Barcelona to Cartagena by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cartagena is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Cartagena is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Arturo Soria - M11 via Plaza Castilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Fuente de la Mora via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Barcelona and Cartagena is 616 km. The road distance is 607.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Cartagena without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Barcelona to Cartagena, including transfers.
Barcelona to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Cartagena is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Cartagena, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Bus from Teruel to Alcalá de Henares
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- samar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla station.
Barcelona to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Cartagena is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Barcelona to Cartagena.
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