How to travel from Albacete to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Albacete and Cartagena is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Albacete to Cartagena by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cartagena.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Train

Take the train to Cartagena.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albacete and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Albacete to Cartagena by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Albacete and Cartagena is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Albacete and Cartagena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albacete to Cartagena is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albacete and Cartagena. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Albacete and Cartagena with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 35m.

Renfe run train services between Albacete and Cartagena. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Albacete and Cartagena. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albacete and Cartagena with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 35m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Albacete and Cartagena. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the bus to Cartagena. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Albacete and Cartagena. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Cartagena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Albacete to Cartagena

Compare travel optionsbetween Albacete and Cartagena

Transport options from Albacete to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 35m
€20($20)
every 4 hours197km (123 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€20($20)
twice daily231km (144 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€36($36)
on demand196km (122 miles)

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Airports near Cartagena

The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Cartagena
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Cartagena
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Cartagena