How to travel from Cartagena to Gijón, Spain

The distance between Cartagena and Gijón is around 912km (567 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cartagena to Gijón 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 GijónCartagena if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Oviedo (OVD).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Orihuela then Madrid-Chamartin and then to Gijon.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Gijon / Xixon.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Gijón.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance912km (567 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Gijón

There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Gijón by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Cartagena and Gijón is around 912km (567 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 767km (476 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Cartagena and Gijón by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Gijón is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Gijón, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Gijón. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cartagena to Gijón. 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 8h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cartagena and Gijón. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Gijón. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Gijón. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

ALSA and Bilman run regular bus services between Cartagena and Gijón. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11hrs 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 Gijón. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Oviedo (OVD). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Gijón is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Gijón. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) 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 Gijón. The distance is around 912km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Gijón is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Cartagena to Gijón

Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Gijón

Transport options from Cartagena to Gijón
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
€125($125)
every 20 mins937km (582 miles)
Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, Fly7h 10m
€145($145)
twice daily1,015km (631 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€100($100)
6 times a week1,062km (660 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€90($90)
every 20 mins935km (581 miles)
Bus via Santander Bus Station17h 40m
€84($84)
once daily1,239km (770 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€165($165)
on demand912km (567 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cartagena and Gijón

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Gijón

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

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Gijón
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Gijón
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
221km (137 miles) from Gijón