There are 13 ways to get from Italy to Cartagena by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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 Fiumicino International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane FCO - 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 16m€49–192Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MXP - 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 17m€35–172Train, bus via Perpignan
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Perpignantrain
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
26h 38m€234–422Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from ROMA | Cornelia to CIVITAVECCHIA | Via Braccianese Via Gondar # f278bus
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
35h 41m€160–244Drive 1,956.1 km
- Drive from Rome to Cartagenacar 1,956.1 km
18h 59m€319–461Fly Naples Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane NAP - 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
7h 54m€71–219Fly Turin Caselle Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane TRN - 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 20m€63–211Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BLQ - 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
7h 56m€73–242Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BGY - 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 48m€72–312Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane FCO - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Murcia Del Carmentrain
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain
11h 19m€71–227Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MXP - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Murcia Del Carmentrain
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain
11h 15m€63–247Bus
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 30 / ...
- Take the bus from Florence to Perpignanbus
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
32h 5m€144–266Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain C3
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Cartagenatrain Ic
33h 13m€191–321
Italy to Cartagena by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Cartagena is to train and fly and bus which costs €35 - €180 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Cartagena is to fly and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs €70 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Florence, Perpignan - Bus Station and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.
The distance between Italy and Cartagena is 1314 km. The road distance is 1956.1 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Cartagena without a car is to train and bus via Perpignan which takes 26h 38m and costs €230 - €430.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Italy to Cartagena, including transfers.
Italy to Cartagena bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Italy to Cartagena bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Cartagena is 1956 km. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Italy to Cartagena.
There are 1813+ hotels available in Cartagena.
What companies run services between Italy and Cartagena, Spain?
You can take a bus from Termini to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Florence, Perpignan - Bus Station, Murcia, and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia in around 32h 5m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–180
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Valencia Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Valencia Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Valencia Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Italo Treno
- 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 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 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- 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 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 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 Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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