How to get from Madrid to Cartagena
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 Madrid to Cartagena. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 36m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 392 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
392 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €44Checked Sep 10 | 7h 23m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €42Reading date not recorded | 5h 36m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 11h 08m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€44Checked Sep 107h 23m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€42Reading date not recorded5h 36m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Sep 911h 08m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Cartagena: 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.
- 1Madrid → Murciatrain
Renfe·2h 53m - 2Murcia → Region of Murcia International AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·42m
- 3Region of Murcia International Airport → CartagenabusAirport shuttle bus·49m
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
RenfeMadrid-MurciaBook →Airport shuttle busMurcia-Region of Murcia International Airport, Region of Murcia International Airport-CartagenaBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Region of Murcia International AirportBook →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-Valencia, Valencia-MurciaBook →Local busMurcia-Region of Murcia International AirportBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, Iberia, Regional connection, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Cartagena works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Murcia, about 2h 53m. Transfer in Murcia and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Murcia (42 min). Transfer in Murcia and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Cartagena (49 min). In total it's roughly €42 over 5h 36m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Cartagena: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Cartagena?
The most useful route takes about 5h 36m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Cartagena from Madrid?
About 392 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Cartagena cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €42 to €65. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Cartagena?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, Iberia, Regional connection, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus, Local bus.
Can you get from Madrid to Cartagena without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cartagena?
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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