What is the cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Cartagena?

The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Cartagena is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Cartagena?

The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Cartagena is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Ciudad Real and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Real to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Cartagena via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ciudad Real and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct train from Ciudad Real to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real-Central and arriving at Cartagena via Albacete and Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Ciudad Real to Cartagena?

The distance between Ciudad Real and Cartagena is 519 km. The road distance is 373.6 km.

How do I travel from Ciudad Real to Cartagena without a car?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Cartagena without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €55 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Ciudad Real to Cartagena?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Ciudad Real to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to Cartagena bus from?

Ciudad Real to Cartagena bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to Cartagena train from?

Ciudad Real to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.

Train or bus from Ciudad Real to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Cartagena is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Ciudad Real to Cartagena bus arrive?

Ciudad Real to Cartagena bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Albacete station.

Where does the Ciudad Real to Cartagena train arrive?

Ciudad Real to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Albacete station.

Can I drive from Ciudad Real to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to Cartagena is 374 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Ciudad Real to Cartagena.

How do I get a train ticket from Ciudad Real to Cartagena?

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Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Ciudad Real to Cartagena - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Cartagena by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Albacetetrain Re
2. Take the train from Albacete to Murcia Del Carmentrain
3. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic
6h 8m
€58–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Albacetebus 612
2. Take the bus from Albacete to Cartagenabus ALSA - Mad-L.Mang / ...
6h 15m
€36–52
Drive 373.6 km
1. Drive from Ciudad Real to Cartagenacar 373.6 km
4h 32m
€59–86

Ciudad Real to Cartagena by train

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Distance: 518.7 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Cartagena via Albacete and Murcia Del Carmen in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Cartagena via Albacete in around 6h 15m.

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