How to travel from Alicante to Cartagena

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Compare bus and train for Alicante to Cartagena

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 57 miles (93 km)

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$16

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$21

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2h 44m

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2h 14m

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2h 49m

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2h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Alicante to Cartagena

How to get from Alicante to Cartagena by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Alicante to Cartagena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal+Grupo InterbusBASE
    10:15 AM3h00
    El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)
    1:15 PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
    $111One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal+Grupo InterbusBASE
    10:15 AM3h00
    El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)
    1:15 PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
    $111One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • AlsaNormal+Grupo InterbusBASE
    11:15 AM2h15
    El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)
    1:30 PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
    $151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Renfe INTERCITY01463
    5:51 PM2h43
    Alicante-Terminal
    8:34 PMCartagena station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD35623
    6:51 PM2h26
    Alicante-Terminal
    9:17 PMCartagena station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal+Grupo InterbusBASE
    9:15 AM2h30
    El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)
    11:45 AMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
    $151One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal+Grupo InterbusBASE
    10:00 AM3h15
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    1:15 PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
    $131One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal+Grupo InterbusBASE
    9:00 AM2h45
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    11:45 AMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
    $171One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Alicante to Cartagena

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Alicante to Cartagena there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 55,71% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Alicante to Cartagena. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Cartagena

Travel to Cartagena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Cartagena.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Alicante and Cartagena including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Cartagena is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Cartagena:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Cartagena costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Cartagena is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 26m.

The distance from Alicante to Cartagena is approximately 57 miles (93 km).
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Cartagena is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Cartagena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Cartagena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Cartagena station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Cartagena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe PROXIMIDAD, Renfe, Renfe AVANT to go to Cartagena by train.
  • Travel with Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, Grupo Subús, Infobus to go to Cartagena by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Cartagena with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
  • 6 direct buses per day with Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Cartagena often also extend their vacation to go to Murcia, Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Alicante Elche Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cartagena and these popular destinations at a great price.
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