There are 8 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€82–211Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cartagenatrain Ic
18h 17m€192–357Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille to Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
22h 11m€106–176Drive 1,261.4 km
- Drive from Nice to Cartagenacar 1,261.4 km
12h 14m€199–287Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St 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 12m€96–304Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Murcia Corvera Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU)plane NCE - RMU
10h 22m€88–338Fly 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€149–286Bus via Valencia
- 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
23h 4m€116–212
Nice to Cartagena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Cartagena is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 11m.
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 Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
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 Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
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 which takes 18h 17m and costs €190 - €360.
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 TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Cartagena is to train which takes 18h 17m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €340 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 St Charles, Barcelona-Sants, and Alacant/Alicante Terminal in around 18h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille, Murcia, and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia in around 22h 11m.
- 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 Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–210
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Almería Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–400
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 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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 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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Cartagena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Nice to Cartagena train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St 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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