The distance between Cartagena and Almería is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Cartagena to Almería by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Almería → Cartagena if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Almería.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Cartagena to Almería by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Cartagena and Almería is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Cartagena and Almería by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Almería is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cartagena and Almería. We recommend that you drive to Almería. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cartagena and Almería. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cartagena and Almería with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 40m.
BusbamSL run regular bus services between Cartagena and Almería. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cartagena to Almería. We recommend that you take the bus to Almería. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Almería is Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Almería. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 Almería. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Almería is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 40m | €28($28) | twice daily | 221km (137 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €36($36) | on demand | 195km (121 miles) |
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The following major airports near Almería offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.