How to travel from Cartagena to Ferrol, Spain
The distance between Cartagena and Ferrol is around 1,048km (651 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cartagena to Ferrol 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 Ferrol → Cartagena if you're planning a return trip.
Train to San Gabriel, plane
Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) then take the train to La Coruna-San Cristobal.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€180($180)
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Train
Take the train to Orihuela then Madrid-Chamartin and then to El Ferrol.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Ferrol.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Ferrol
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Ferrol by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Cartagena and Ferrol is around 1,048km (651 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892km (555 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Cartagena and Ferrol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Ferrol is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Ferrol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Ferrol. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cartagena to Ferrol. 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 9h 30m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cartagena and Ferrol. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Ferrol. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Ferrol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Cartagena and Ferrol. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 55m 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 Ferrol. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to A Coruna (LCG). instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Ferrol is A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Ferrol. Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Ferrol. The distance is around 1,048km (651 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Ferrol is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Ferrol
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to San Gabriel, plane + 5 similar | 6h 10m | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 1,118km (695 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 20m | €205($205) | every 20 mins | 1,074km (668 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 30m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,213km (754 miles) |
| Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, Fly | 7h 40m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 1,172km (728 miles) |
| Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane | 8h 20m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 1,221km (759 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | €150($150) | once daily | 1,166km (724 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 1,254km (779 miles) |
| Train via Albacete | 11h 10m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,249km (776 miles) |
Bus | 12h 55m | €95($95) | 5 times a week | 1,071km (666 miles) |
Drive | 10h 5m | €190($190) | on demand | 1,048km (651 miles) |
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Airports near Ferrol
The following major airports near Ferrol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Ferrol
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Ferrol
Ranon Airport (OVD)
- Distance
- 178km (110 miles) from Ferrol