How to travel from Cartagena to Almería, Spain

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.

2 routes found

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 AlmeríaCartagena if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Almería.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

BusbamSL

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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Almería

There 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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cartagena and Almería. We recommend that you drive to Almería. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cartagena to Almería

Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Almería

Transport options from Cartagena to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
€28($28)
twice daily221km (137 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€36($36)
on demand195km (121 miles)

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Airports near Almería

The following major airports near Almería offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Almería
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Almería
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Almería