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How to get fromMalta to Cartagenaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Malta to Cartagena by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane MLA - ALC
    2. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus bus
    10h 27m
    €72–179

  2. Fly to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane MLA - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    4. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train
    10h 52m
    €96–292

  3. Fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane MLA - MAD
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    3. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train
    11h 2m
    €101–356

  4. Fly to Almería Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane plane MLA - LEI
    2. Take the bus from Almería to Cartagenabus bus
    12h 28m
    €99–344

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,491 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Malta and Cartagena, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Cartagena. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), walk to Alicante Aeropuerto, take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, then take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Valencia Airport (VLC), walk to Aeroport, take the line 5 subway to Xàtiva, walk to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, take the train to Alacant/Alicante Terminal, take the train to Murcia Del Carmen, then take the train to Cartagena.

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