What is the cheapest way to get from Mar Menor to Cartagena?

The cheapest way to get from Mar Menor to Cartagena is to bus which costs €2 - €3 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mar Menor to Cartagena?

The fastest way to get from Mar Menor to Cartagena is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs €29 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Mar Menor and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Rosalia and arriving at Hospital del Rosell Cartagena. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Mar Menor and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct train from Mar Menor to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Torre-Pacheco and arriving at Cartagena via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Mar Menor to Cartagena?

The distance between Mar Menor and Cartagena is 25 km. The road distance is 18.3 km.

How do I travel from Mar Menor to Cartagena without a car?

The best way to get from Mar Menor to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 33 min and costs €2 - €3.

How long does it take to get from Mar Menor to Cartagena?

The bus from Santa Rosalia to Hospital del Rosell Cartagena takes 33 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Mar Menor to Cartagena bus from?

Mar Menor to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santa Rosalia station.

Where do I catch the Mar Menor to Cartagena train from?

Mar Menor to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Torre-Pacheco station.

Train or bus from Mar Menor to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Mar Menor to Cartagena is to bus which takes 33 min and costs €2 - €3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Mar Menor to Cartagena bus arrive?

Mar Menor to Cartagena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Hospital del Rosell Cartagena station.

Where does the Mar Menor to Cartagena train arrive?

Mar Menor to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.

Can I drive from Mar Menor to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Mar Menor to Cartagena is 18 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Mar Menor to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 1783+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Mar Menor to Cartagena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mar Menor to Cartagena by bus, train (Renfe), taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Santa Rosalia to Hospital del Rosell Cartagenabus ALSA - R-11 Ida
33 min
€2–3
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Torre-Pacheco to Cartagenatrain Ic / ...
36 min
€14–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mar Menor to Cartagenataxi 18.3 km
19 min
€29–35
Drive 18.3 km
1. Drive from Mar Menor to Cartagenacar 18.3 km
19 min
€3–5

Mar Menor to Cartagena by bus

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Distance: 24.7 km
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Santa Rosalia to Hospital del Rosell Cartagena 4 times a day. Tickets cost €2–3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Torre-Pacheco to Cartagena hourly. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 30 min.

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