There are 6 ways to get from Irun to Cartagena by plane, bus, train (Renfe), 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.
Fly from San Sebastián Airport, bus
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane EAS - ALC
- Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
6h 49m€101–289Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BIO - ALC
- Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
8h 6m€57–143Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Irun to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ave
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic
11h 48m€161–259Bus
- Take the bus from Irún to Cartagenabus
12h 54m€60–95Drive 788.2 km
- Drive from Irun to Cartagenacar 788.2 km
8h 41m€127–183Bus via Valencia
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Cartagenabus ALSA - Valen-Cart
15h 15m€66–109
Irun to Cartagena by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Cartagena is to bus via Valencia which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Cartagena is to fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €100 - €290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Irún and arriving at Cartagena. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Irun to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Cartagena via Burgos Rosa De Lima and Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Irun and Cartagena is 698 km. The road distance is 788.2 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Cartagena without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €160 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Irun to Cartagena, including transfers.
Irun to Cartagena bus services, operated by Bilman, depart from Irún station.
Irun to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Irun station.
The best way to get from Irun to Cartagena is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?
You can take a train from Irun to Cartagena via Burgos Rosa De Lima and Murcia Del Carmen in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, Bilman operates a bus from Irún to Cartagena once daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 12h 54m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–310
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–280
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Irun to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Irun to Cartagena bus services, operated by Bilman, arrive at Cartagena station.
Irun to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Burgos Rosa De Lima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Cartagena is 788 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Irun to Cartagena.
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