What is the cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Altea?

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Altea is to bus and line 010 bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartagena to Altea?

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Altea is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Altea?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Altea. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena and arriving at Carrer la Mar 91 via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, Alicante Aeropuerto and Av Mediterráneo 26. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cartagena and Altea?

No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Altea. However, there are services departing from Cartagena and arriving at Altea via Alicante - Luceros and Benidorm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Cartagena to Altea?

The distance between Cartagena and Altea is 193 km. The road distance is 156.5 km.

How do I travel from Cartagena to Altea without a car?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Altea without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 14m and costs €20 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Altea?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cartagena to Altea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Altea bus from?

Cartagena to Altea bus services, operated by Interbus Murcia, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena station.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Altea train from?

Cartagena to Altea train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.

Where does the Cartagena to Altea bus arrive?

Cartagena to Altea bus services, operated by Interbus Murcia, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Murcia station.

Where does the Cartagena to Altea train arrive?

Cartagena to Altea train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Altea?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Altea is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Cartagena to Altea.

Where can I stay near Altea?

There are 8971+ hotels available in Altea.

Cartagena to Altea - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 010 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cartagena to Altea by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Cartagena to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the tram from Alicante - Luceros to Benidormtram 1
5h 14m
€21–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Benidorm Estación De Autobusesbus Alsa - 521 / ...
5h 51m
€15–27
Bus, line 010 bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus
3. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Benidorm Avd.Europabus
4. Take the bus from Av Mediterráneo 26 to Carrer la Mar 91bus 010
5h 21m
€17–27
Drive 156.5 km
1. Drive from Cartagena to Alteacar 156.5 km
2h 5m
€26–37

Cartagena to Altea by train, foot, and tram

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5h 14mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Spain and Altea, Spain?

You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Carrer la Mar 91 via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, Alicante Aeropuerto, Benidorm Avd.Europa, and Av Mediterráneo 26 in around 5h 21m.

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