How to travel from Cartagena to Caceres, Spain

The distance between Cartagena and Caceres is around 708km (440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cartagena to Caceres 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 CaceresCartagena if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Badajoz (BJZ) then take the train to Caceres.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

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

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

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Drive

Drive to Cáceres.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance708km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Caceres

There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Caceres by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Cartagena and Caceres 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 Cartagena and Caceres by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Caceres is to drive which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Caceres, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Caceres. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cartagena to Caceres. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Orihuela and Madrid-Chamartin. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cartagena and Caceres. 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 Cartagena and Caceres. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Caceres. 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 run regular bus services between Cartagena and Caceres. 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 Cartagena to Caceres. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Badajoz (BJZ) then take the train to Caceres. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Caceres is San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) which is approximately 232km (144 miles) from Caceres. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) and Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) 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 Caceres. 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 Cartagena to Caceres is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Caceres

Transport options from Cartagena to Caceres
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
7hrs
€295($295)
every 20 mins1,505km (935 miles)
Train to San Gabriel, plane7h 25m
€130($130)
every 20 mins860km (534 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus9h 15m
€165($165)
6 times a week1,268km (788 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€90($90)
6 times a week900km (559 miles)
Train via Albacete8h 55m
€86($86)
twice daily894km (556 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€74($74)
once daily757km (470 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand708km (440 miles)

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Airports near Caceres

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

SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Caceres
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
264km (164 miles) from Caceres
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
304km (189 miles) from Caceres