How to travel from Caceres to Cartagena, Spain

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.

10 routes found

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 CartagenaCaceres if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance708km (440 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caceres and Cartagena

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Caceres to Cartagena

Compare travel optionsbetween Caceres and Cartagena

Transport options from Caceres to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
7h 5m
€130($130)
twice daily859km (534 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane9h 20m
€120($120)
once daily966km (600 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
€290($290)
twice daily945km (587 miles)
Bus to Badajoz, plane and train7h 45m
€160($160)
twice daily1,223km (760 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 60m
€245($245)
4 times a day1,052km (654 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€90($90)
6 times a week900km (559 miles)
Train via Madrid-Chamartin8h 35m
€86($86)
twice daily894km (556 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
€69($69)
once daily755km (469 miles)
Bus via Madrid-Barajas Airport T412h 30m
€90($90)
twice daily811km (504 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand708km (440 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Caceres and Cartagena

Bus companies

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