How to travel from Cartagena to Frigiliana, Spain

The distance between Cartagena and Frigiliana is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cartagena to Frigiliana by bus, car, train, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out FrigilianaCartagena if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Nerja.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €415($420)
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Bus via Murcia

Take the bus to Murcia then Granada and then to Nerja.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)

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Drive

Drive to Frigiliana.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Frigiliana

There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Frigiliana by bus, car, train, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Cartagena and Frigiliana is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (169 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Cartagena and Frigiliana by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Frigiliana is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Frigiliana, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cartagena and Frigiliana. We recommend that you drive to Frigiliana. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cartagena and Frigiliana. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Frigiliana. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Almería and Nerja. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

BusbamSL, ALSA, Interbus Murcia and TMP Murcia run regular bus services between Cartagena and Frigiliana. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 5m 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 Frigiliana. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Granada (GRX) then take a taxi to Frigiliana. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Frigiliana is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) 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 Frigiliana. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Frigiliana is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Transport options from Cartagena to Frigiliana
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
6h 20m
€415($420)
every 20 mins616km (383 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi6h 20m
€310($310)
every 20 mins991km (616 miles)
Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane and bus8hrs
€130($130)
twice daily873km (543 miles)
Bus via Murcia + 2 similar
7h 20m
€59($59)
every 4 hours454km (282 miles)
Bus8h 5m
€60($60)
once daily390km (242 miles)
Bus via Granada8h 5m
€61($61)
once daily462km (287 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand343km (213 miles)

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Airports near Frigiliana

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

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Frigiliana
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Frigiliana