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How to get fromCartagena to Illa de Tabarcaby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cartagena to Illa de Tabarca by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry via Murcia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto de Alicante to Tabarcaferry ferry
    4h 39m
    €35–41

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Puerto de Alicante to Tabarcaferry ferry
    5h 16m
    €34–43

  3. Train, ferry via Murcia

    1. Take the train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmentrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto de Alicante to Tabarcaferry ferry
    4h 55m
    €39–58

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cartagena to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Puerto de Alicante to Tabarcaferry ferry
    4h 55m
    €42–51

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Spain and Illa de Tabarca, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Cartagena to Illa de Tabarca. However, you can take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant, walk to Puerto de Alicante, then take the ferry to Tabarca. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cartagena to Tabarca via Murcia Del Carmen, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Puerto de Alicante in around 4h 55m.

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