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How to get fromMelilla to Cartagenaby car, plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melilla to Cartagena by car, plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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  1. Drive to Nador International Airport, fly to Murcia Corvera Airport, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Melilla to Nador International Airport (NDR)car car
    2. Fly from Nador International Airport (NDR) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU)plane plane NDR - RMU
    3. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus bus
    3h 53m
    €83–714

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Melilla to Almeriacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Almería Puerto to Cartagenabus bus Vac-228
    11h 30m
    €35–62

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Melilla to Port of Motrilcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from La Herradura to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus bus
    3. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Murcia Del Carmentrain train Ave
    5. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train Ic
    16h 6m
    €225–472

  4. Fly Melilla to Almería Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melilla (MLN) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane plane MLN - LEI
    2. Take the bus from Almería to Cartagenabus bus
    7h 14m
    €102–146

  5. Car ferry, bus via Motril

    1. Take the car ferry from Melilla to Port of Motrilcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Motril Estación de Autobuses to Almeriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Almería to Cartagenabus bus
    11h 55m
    €85–171

Melilla to Cartagena by car ferry, taxi, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Melilla to Cartagena. However, you can drive to Nador International Airport (NDR) airport, fly to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Murcia, then take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Melilla to Cartagena via Almeria and Almería Puerto in around 11h 30m.

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