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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus bus ALSA - Mal-Gra / ...
    2. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Cartagenabus bus ALSA - Sevi-Murc
    6h 45m
    €38–61

  2. Bus via Almería

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Almeriabus bus ALSA - Ma-Mot-Alm / ...
    2. Take the bus from Almería to Cartagenabus bus Vac-228
    7h
    €34–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    3. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train Ic
    8h 38m
    €102–291

  4. Drive 390.1 km

    1. Drive from Málaga to Cartagenacar car 390.1 km
    4h 3m
    €61–89

Málaga to Cartagena by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Cartagena via Granada Estación de Autobuses in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cartagena via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 8h 38m.

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