There are 7 ways to get from Cartagena to León by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ic
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
7h 45m€93–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cartagena to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - L.Mang-Mad / ...
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Leonbus ALSA - Madr-Ast / ...
10h€66–103Drive 782.6 km
- Drive from Cartagena to Leóncar 782.6 km
7h 46m€123–177Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to León Airport
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to León Airport (LEN)plane ALC - LEN
8h 30m€281–919Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Asturias Airport, train
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Asturias Airport (OVD)plane ALC - OVD
- Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
- Take the train from Oviedo to Leontrain
8h 26m€79–168Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ALC - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain
7h 50m€86–225Train, train to Valencia Airport, fly to Asturias Airport, bus
- Take the train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmentrain
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Asturias Airport (OVD)plane VLC - OVD
- Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
- Take the train from Oviedo to Leontrain
11h 20m€95–215
Cartagena to León by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to León is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Cartagena to León is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €90 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to León. However, there are services departing from Cartagena and arriving at Leon via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to León. However, there are services departing from Cartagena and arriving at Leon via Murcia Del Carmen and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Cartagena and León is 901 km. The road distance is 782.6 km.
The best way to get from Cartagena to León without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €90 - €250.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Cartagena to León, including transfers.
Cartagena to León bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
The best way to get from Cartagena to León is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Cartagena, Spain and León, Spain?
You can take a train from Cartagena to Leon via Murcia Del Carmen and Madrid Chamartín in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cartagena to Leon via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 10h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to León Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €270–900
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to León Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €270–900
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to León Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €270–900
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to León Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–550
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Asturias Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–250
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Asturias Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–120
Flights from Valencia Airport to Asturias Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Valencia Airport to Asturias Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to León Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €270–900
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to León Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €270–900
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Asturias Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–250
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Asturias Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–120
Flights from Valencia Airport to Asturias Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Valencia Airport to Asturias Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Asturias Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–120
Flights from Valencia Airport to Asturias Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–95
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Oviedo to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Oviedo to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Oviedo to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Oviedo to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Cartagena to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 842 202
- [email protected]
- Website
- interbusmurcia.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cartagena to León bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Cartagena to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Murcia Del Carmen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to León is 783 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Cartagena to León.
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