How to travel from A Coruña to Cartagena, Spain
The distance between A Coruña and Cartagena is around 1,026km (637 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from A Coruña to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cartagena → A Coruña if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Santiago De Compostela then fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Cartagena.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€95($95)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between A Coruña and Cartagena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from A Coruña to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between A Coruña and Cartagena is around 1,026km (637 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 893km (555 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from A Coruña and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from A Coruña to Cartagena is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between A Coruña and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between A Coruña and Cartagena. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from A Coruña to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Orihuela. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between A Coruña and Cartagena. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 7h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from A Coruña and Cartagena. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from A Coruña to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.
ALSA run regular bus services between A Coruña and Cartagena. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from A Coruña to Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from A Coruna (LCG) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Cartagena is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Cartagena. Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from A Coruña and Cartagena. The distance is around 1,042km (648 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from A Coruña to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween A Coruña and Cartagena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 55m | €165($165) | twice daily | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 25m | €180($180) | twice daily | 1,026km (637 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 1,218km (757 miles) |
| Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train | 6h 60m | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,123km (698 miles) |
| Train to Santiago De Compostela, plane | 7h 10m | €175($175) | twice daily | 1,171km (727 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 20m | €175($175) | twice daily | 1,164km (723 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Train via Ourense | 8h 20m | €140($140) | twice daily | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Bus | 12h 35m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | €190($190) | on demand | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between A Coruña and Cartagena
Bus companies
Interbus Murcia
Train operators
Airports near Cartagena
The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Cartagena
Almeria Airport (LEI)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Cartagena
Valencia Airport (VLC)
- Distance
- 212km (132 miles) from Cartagena