There are 5 ways to get from Elche to Cartagena by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Elche-Carrus to Cartagenatrain 35623
1h 44m€15–23Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Elche to Cartagène87.6 km
1h 24m€5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Elche to Cartagenabus Alsa
1h 45m€9–14Train via Murcia (Renfe)
- Take the train from Elche/Elx-Carrús to Murcia del Carmentrain C1
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic / ...
2h 47m€13–26Drive 91.3 km
- Drive from Elche to Cartagenacar 91.3 km
1h 7m€15–21
Elche to Cartagena by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elche to Cartagena is to rideshare which costs €5 - €7 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Elche to Cartagena is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elche and arriving at Cartagena. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elche-Carrus and arriving at Cartagena. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Elche and Cartagena is 118 km. The road distance is 91.3 km.
The best way to get from Elche to Cartagena without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €15 - €23.
The train from Elche-Carrus to Cartagena takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.
Elche to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Elche station.
Elche to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Elche-Carrus station.
The best way to get from Elche to Cartagena is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Elche, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Elche-Carrus to Cartagena once daily. Tickets cost €15–23 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Elche to Cartagena once daily. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Elche-Carrus to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Elche/Elx-Carrús to Murcia del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Elche/Elx-Carrús to Murcia del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Elche to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Elche to Cartagène
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elche to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Cartagena station.
Elche to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elche to Cartagena is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Elche to Cartagena.
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There are 1832+ hotels available in Cartagena.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Elche and Cartagena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.