There are 5 ways to get from la Ràpita to Cartagena by bus, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from St Carles de la Ràpita to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Cartagenabus ALSA - Valen-Cart
9h 25m€39–72Bus via Castelló de la Plana
cheapest- Take the bus from Sant Carles de la Ràpita to Castellón de la Planabus
- Take the bus from Castellon to Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus
10h 21m€35–66Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Aldea-Amposta to Villenatrain Ic
- Take the train from Villena Av to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ic
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic
9h 30m€61–110Drive 428.9 km
- Drive from la Ràpita to Cartagenacar 428.9 km
4h 33m€71–102Train via Valencia (Renfe)
- Take the train from Vinaroz to Estació del Nordtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Cartagenatrain Ic / ...
10h 44m€62–94
la Ràpita to Cartagena by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from la Ràpita to Cartagena is to bus via Castelló de la Plana which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from la Ràpita to Cartagena is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from la Ràpita to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from St Carles de la Ràpita and arriving at Cartagena via Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from la Ràpita to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Aldea-Amposta and arriving at Cartagena via Villena Av and Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between la Ràpita and Cartagena is 480 km. The road distance is 428.9 km.
The best way to get from la Ràpita to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from la Ràpita to Cartagena, including transfers.
la Ràpita to Cartagena bus services, operated by HIFE, depart from St Carles de la Ràpita station.
la Ràpita to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Aldea-Amposta station.
The best way to get from la Ràpita to Cartagena is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between la Ràpita, Catalonia, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?
You can take a bus from St Carles de la Ràpita to Cartagena via Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Carles de la Ràpita to Cartagena via L'Aldea Poble, Aldea-Amposta, Villena Av, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Aldea-Amposta to Villena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Villena Av to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vinaroz to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Estació del Nord to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from St Carles de la Ràpita to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Sant Carles de la Ràpita to Castellón de la Plana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- HIFE
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Booking & Getting There
la Ràpita to Cartagena bus services, operated by HIFE, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
la Ràpita to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Villena station.
Yes, the driving distance between la Ràpita to Cartagena is 429 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from la Ràpita to Cartagena.
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