The distance between Cartagena and Algeciras is around 532km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cartagena to Algeciras by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Algeciras → Cartagena if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Tetouan (TTU) then take a ferry to Algeciras Ferry Terminal.
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Take the bus to Murcia and then to Algeciras.
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Take the train to Orihuela then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Algeciras.
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There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Algeciras by bus, train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Cartagena and Algeciras is around 532km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Cartagena and Algeciras by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Algeciras is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Algeciras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Algeciras. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cartagena to Algeciras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Orihuela and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cartagena and Algeciras. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10hrs, 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 Cartagena and Algeciras. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Algeciras. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Murcia. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Interbus Murcia, ALSA, TMP Murcia, BusbamSL, Union Ivkoni, Socibus, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cartagena and Algeciras. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cartagena to Algeciras. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Algeciras. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Algeciras is Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Algeciras. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cartagena and Algeciras. The distance is around 532km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Algeciras is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €445($445) | every 20 mins | 746km (464 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | €415($415) | every 20 mins | 677km (421 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 8h 45m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 607km (377 miles) |
Bus via Granada | 9h 35m | €65($65) | once daily | 616km (383 miles) |
Bus via Almería | 10hrs | €49($49) | 6 times a week | 563km (350 miles) |
Train | 10hrs | €120($120) | once daily | 1,265km (786 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €100($100) | on demand | 532km (331 miles) |
Interbus Murcia
TMP Murcia
BusbamSL
Union Ivkoni
TUI fly Belgium
FRS Ferries
Balearia
Trasmediterránea S.A.
The following major airports near Algeciras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.