How to get from Cartagena to Madrid
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cartagena to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 21m by bus, train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 392 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €44, on Wed, Sep 9.
392 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €82Checked Sep 8 | 4h 48m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €107Reading date not recorded | 5h 21m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 10h 29m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€82Checked Sep 84h 48m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€107Reading date not recorded5h 21m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Sep 910h 29m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cartagena to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cartagena → Region of Murcia International AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·49m
- 2Region of Murcia International Airport → MurciabusLocal bus·45m
- 3Murcia → Valenciabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h 25m - 4Valencia → Madridtrain
Renfe·2h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMurcia-Valencia, Valencia-Madrid BarajasBook →RenfeValencia-Madrid, Murcia-MadridBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cartagena to Madrid works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Cartagena to Murcia, about 49 min. Transfer in Murcia and continue by Local bus bus on to Murcia (45 min). Transfer in Murcia and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Valencia (3h 25m). Transfer in Valencia and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (2h 5m). In total it's roughly €54 over 8h 21m, 3 transfers.
Cartagena to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 8h 21m by bus, train, 3 transfers.
How far is Madrid from Cartagena?
About 392 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cartagena to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €44 to €107. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Cartagena to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Cartagena to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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