How to travel from Cadaqués to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Cadaqués and Cartagena is around 744km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cadaqués 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.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Girona then take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Girona then Alicante-Termino and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Girona then Murcia and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance779km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cadaqués and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Cadaqués to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Cadaqués and Cartagena is around 744km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Cadaqués and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cadaqués to Cartagena is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Cadaqués and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cadaqués and Cartagena. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cadaqués to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Llansa, Girona and Alicante-Termino. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Renfe run train services between Cadaqués and Cartagena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Cadaqués and Cartagena. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cadaqués to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Girona and Murcia. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Moventis, FlixBus, Interbus Murcia, ALSA, TMP Murcia and Interbus run regular bus services between Cadaqués and Cartagena. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cadaqués to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the bus to Girona then take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 6h 45m.

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 Cadaqués and Cartagena. The distance is around 779km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cadaqués to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cadaqués and Cartagena

Transport options from Cadaqués to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 45m
€110($110)
5 times a week744km (462 miles)
Bus to Girona, train and plane7h 55m
€195($195)
5 times a week1,098km (682 miles)
Bus to Girona, train and plane8h 50m
€110($110)
5 times a week812km (505 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€100($100)
once daily863km (537 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 30m
€51($51)
5 times a week846km (526 miles)
Bus via Barcelona Nord14h 45m
€95($95)
once daily886km (551 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€145($145)
on demand779km (484 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