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How to get fromJaén to Cartagenaby bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaén to Cartagena by bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo), or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jaen to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus bus ALSA - Cazorla-Gr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Cartagenabus bus ALSA - Sevi-Murc
    6h 15m
    €36–59

  2. Bus via Guadix

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaén to Guadixbus bus Vaj-158
    2. Take the bus from Guadix to Cartagenabus bus ALSA - Sevi-Murc
    7h 40m
    €33–57

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Jaen to Alcazar De San Juantrain train
    2. Take the train from Alcazar De San Juan to Albacetetrain train Alv / ...
    3. Take the train from Albacete to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    4. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train Ic
    8h 20m
    €71–142

  4. Drive 337.5 km

    1. Drive from Jaén to Cartagenacar car 337.5 km
    3h 48m
    €53–77

Jaén to Cartagena by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Jaén, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a bus from Jaen to Cartagena via Granada Estación de Autobuses in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaen to Cartagena via Alcazar De San Juan, Albacete, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 8h 20m.

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