How to travel from Cartagena to Formentera, Spain
The distance between Cartagena and Formentera is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cartagena to Formentera by bus, ferry, train, tram, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Formentera → Cartagena if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Corvera (RMU) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical cost€440($445)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Murcia and then to Denia then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train to San Gabriel, tram and ferry
Take the train to San Gabriel then take a tram to Dénia then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration7h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€350($350)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dènia then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€350($350)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Formentera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Formentera by bus, ferry, train, tram, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 4h 40m.
The distance between Cartagena and Formentera is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Cartagena and Formentera by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Formentera is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Formentera is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cartagena and Formentera. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cartagena and Formentera. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cartagena to Formentera. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Formentera is Ibiza Airport (IBZ) (IBZ) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Formentera. Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) (PMI) and Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cartagena to Formentera. We recommend that you take the bus to Murcia and then to Denia then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Formentera is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Formentera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 45m | €440($445) | hourly | 2,924km (1,817 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 40m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 365km (227 miles) |
| Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane and ferry | 6h 50m | €125($125) | twice daily | 535km (333 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €345($345) | once daily | 350km (217 miles) |
| Bus, Tram and Ferry | 8h 35m | €365($365) | once daily | 343km (213 miles) |
Train to San Gabriel, tram and ferry + 1 similar | 7h 60m | €350($350) | once daily | 359km (223 miles) |
| Train, Tram and Ferry | 8h 15m | €345($345) | once daily | 355km (220 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 45m | €350($350) | once daily | 332km (206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cartagena and Formentera
Train operators
Tram operators
Alicante Metro Tram
Bus companies
Interbus Murcia
TMP Murcia
BusbamSL
Ferry operators
Balearia
Trasmapi Fast Ferry
Mediterranea Pitiusa
Aquabus
Airports near Formentera
The following major airports near Formentera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Formentera
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Formentera
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Formentera