How to travel from Cartagena to Castellón de la Plana, Spain

The distance between Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cartagena to Castellón de la Plana 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 Castellón de la PlanaCartagena if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Corvera (RMU) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Castellon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia and then to Castellon de la Plana.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Train

Take the train to Castellon.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Castellón de la Plana.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana

There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Castellón de la Plana by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Castellón de la Plana is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Castellón de la Plana. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Castellón de la Plana. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Murcia. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Interbus Murcia, ALSA, TMP Murcia and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 10m 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 Castellón de la Plana. We recommend that you fly from Corvera (RMU) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Castellon. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Castellón de la Plana is Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Castellón de la Plana. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) 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 Castellón de la Plana. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Castellón de la Plana is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Cartagena to Castellón de la Plana

Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Castellón de la Plana

Transport options from Cartagena to Castellón de la Plana
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4hrs
€175($175)
hourly778km (483 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€25($25)
4 times a day381km (237 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€30($30)
once daily392km (244 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€63($63)
on demand340km (211 miles)

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Airports near Castellón de la Plana

The following major airports near Castellón de la Plana offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Castellón de la Plana
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Castellón de la Plana
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
164km (102 miles) from Castellón de la Plana