The distance between Caceres and Cartagena is around 708km (440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Caceres 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 → Caceres if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.
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Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.
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Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Cartagena.
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There are several options for getting from Caceres to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).
The distance between Caceres and Cartagena is around 708km (440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Caceres and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caceres to Cartagena is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €290 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Caceres and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caceres and Cartagena. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caceres 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 15m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Caceres and Cartagena. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Caceres and Cartagena. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caceres to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Caceres and Cartagena. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caceres to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the bus to Badajoz then fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Caceres and Cartagena. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caceres to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 7h 5m | €130($130) | twice daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane | 9h 20m | €120($120) | once daily | 966km (600 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6hrs | €290($290) | twice daily | 945km (587 miles) |
Bus to Badajoz, plane and train | 7h 45m | €160($160) | twice daily | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 60m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 1,052km (654 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €90($90) | 6 times a week | 900km (559 miles) |
Train via Madrid-Chamartin | 8h 35m | €86($86) | twice daily | 894km (556 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 50m | €69($69) | once daily | 755km (469 miles) |
Bus via Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 | 12h 30m | €90($90) | twice daily | 811km (504 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €130($130) | on demand | 708km (440 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.