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.
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 Gijón → Cartagena if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Oviedo (OVD).
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Take the train to Orihuela then Madrid-Chamartin and then to Gijon.
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Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Gijon / Xixon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5hrs | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 937km (582 miles) |
Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, Fly | 7h 10m | €145($145) | twice daily | 1,015km (631 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 935km (581 miles) |
Bus via Santander Bus Station | 17h 40m | €84($84) | once daily | 1,239km (770 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €165($165) | on demand | 912km (567 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gijón offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.