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.
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.
👋 Also check out Cartagena → Albacete if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Cartagena.
Take the train to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 35m | €20($20) | every 4 hours | 197km (123 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | €20($20) | twice daily | 231km (144 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €36($36) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.