How to travel from Cartagena to Huelva, Spain

The distance between Cartagena and Huelva is around 621km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

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

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Train, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take a taxi to Huelva.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Orihuela then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Huelva.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Huelva.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)

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Drive

Drive to Huelva.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance621km (386 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Huelva

There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Huelva by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Cartagena and Huelva is around 621km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Cartagena and Huelva by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Huelva is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Huelva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Huelva. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cartagena to Huelva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Orihuela and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cartagena and Huelva. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Huelva. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Huelva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

ALSA, FlixBus, Interbus Murcia, TMP Murcia, Union Ivkoni and Dary Commerce run regular bus services between Cartagena and Huelva. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs 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 Huelva. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take a taxi to Huelva. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Huelva is San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) which is approximately 94km (59 miles) from Huelva. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 Huelva. The distance is around 621km (386 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Huelva is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Huelva

Transport options from Cartagena to Huelva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
5hrs
€265($265)
every 20 mins731km (454 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi6h 15m
€340($340)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane and taxi7h 10m
€270($270)
twice daily954km (593 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€115($115)
twice daily1,204km (748 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€66($66)
twice daily672km (417 miles)
Bus via Murcia11h 30m
€33($33)
twice a week804km (500 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€115($115)
on demand621km (386 miles)

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Airports near Huelva

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

SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Huelva
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Huelva
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
228km (142 miles) from Huelva