There are 9 ways to get from Split to Cartagena by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane SPU - 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
11h 44m€88–168Bus to Zadar Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zemunik Donjibus
- Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane ZAD - 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
13h 22m€77–271Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Lyonbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
41h 31m€177–359Drive 2,329.7 km
- Drive from Split to Cartagenacar 2,329.7 km
25h 9m€371–536Fly Split Airport to Murcia Corvera Airport
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU)plane SPU - RMU
11h 59m€123–398Fly Split Airport to Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane SPU - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Murcia Del Carmentrain
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain
13h 34m€127–270Fly Split Airport to Almería Airport, bus
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane SPU - LEI
- Take the bus from Almería to Cartagenabus
13h 25m€135–444Bus, train
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Figueresbus
- Take the train from Figueras to Barcelona-Santstrain Re
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cartagenatrain Ic
46h 3m€544–1,236Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
46h 32m€508–1,169
Split to Cartagena by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Cartagena is to fly and bus which costs €85 - €170 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Cartagena is to fly and bus which takes 11h 44m and costs €85 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena via Rijeka bus station, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 31m.
The distance between Split and Cartagena is 1677 km. The road distance is 2329.7 km.
The best way to get from Split to Cartagena without a car is to bus via Lyon which takes 41h 31m and costs €170 - €360.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Split to Cartagena, including transfers.
Split to Cartagena bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Split to Cartagena is to bus via Lyon which takes 41h 31m and costs €170 - €360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €400 and takes 11h 59m.
Split to Cartagena bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Cartagena is 2330 km. It takes approximately 25h 9m to drive from Split to Cartagena.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Cartagena, Spain?
You can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena via Rijeka bus station, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Murcia, and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia in around 41h 31m. Alternatively, easyJet, Jet2.com, and Ryanair fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU) 6 times a week.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–120
Flights from Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–270
Flights from Split Airport to Murcia Corvera Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–400
Flights from Split Airport to Valencia Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–230
Flights from Zadar Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
Flights from Zadar Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Figueras to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- 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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