How to travel from Cartagena to Cordoba, Spain

The distance between Cartagena and Cordoba is around 456km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cartagena to Cordoba 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 CordobaCartagena 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 Malaga (AGP) then take the train to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €420($420)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Orihuela then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia and then to Cordoba.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Córdoba.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance456km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Cordoba

There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Cordoba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).

The distance between Cartagena and Cordoba is around 456km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Cartagena and Cordoba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Cordoba is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Cordoba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Cordoba. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cartagena to Cordoba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Orihuela and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cartagena and Cordoba. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Cordoba. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Cordoba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Murcia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Interbus Murcia, ALSA and TMP Murcia run regular bus services between Cartagena and Cordoba. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m 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 Cordoba. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the train to Cordoba-Central. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Cordoba is San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Cordoba. 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 Cordoba. The distance is around 456km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Cordoba is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Cordoba

Transport options from Cartagena to Cordoba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 30m
€420($420)
every 20 mins720km (447 miles)
Train to San Gabriel, plane6hrs
€145($145)
every 20 mins874km (543 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€115($115)
twice daily975km (606 miles)
Train via Albacete8h 10m
€50($50)
twice daily656km (408 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€45($45)
once daily492km (306 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€84($84)
on demand456km (284 miles)

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Airports near Cordoba

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

SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Cordoba
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Cordoba
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Cordoba