There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Cartagena by plane, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), car, or train
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Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane NCE - ALC
- Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
9h 37m€82–211Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Murcia Corvera Airport
cheapest- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU)plane NCE - RMU
10h 22m€78–348Train via Barcelona
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Estació del Nordtrain Eur / ...
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Cartagenatrain Ic
18h 38m€194–338Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Cartagenabus ALSA - Valen-Cart
22h 59m€116–202Drive 1,261.4 km
- Drive from Nice to Cartagenacar 1,261.4 km
12h 14m€201–290Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MRS - ALC
- Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
10h 14m€96–302Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Almería Airport, bus
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane NCE - LEI
- Take the bus from Almería to Cartagenabus
11h 58m€114–285Train
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ave
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic
18h 39m€277–491Bus via Zaragoza
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zaragozabus
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Teruel Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Teruel to Cartagenabus
25h 19m€138–210
Nice to Cartagena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Cartagena is to bus which costs €110 - €210 and takes 22h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Cartagena is to fly and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs €80 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Cartagena via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Cartagena via Marseille St Charles, Barcelona-Sants and Estació del Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.
The distance between Nice and Cartagena is 1018 km. The road distance is 1261.4 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Cartagena without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 18h 38m and costs €190 - €340.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Nice to Cartagena, including transfers.
Nice to Cartagena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Cartagena train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Cartagena is to train via Barcelona which takes 18h 38m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 22h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €350 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Cartagena, Spain?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Cartagena via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, Barcelona-Sants, and Estació del Nord in around 18h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Cartagena via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 22h 59m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Almería Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–420
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Almería Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–360
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Cartagena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Nice to Cartagena train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Cartagena is 1261 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Nice to Cartagena.
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