How to travel from Cartagena to Ibiza, Spain
The distance between Cartagena and Ibiza is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cartagena to Ibiza by bus, ferry, train, tram, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ibiza → Cartagena if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Corvera (RMU) to Ibiza (IBZ).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical cost€410($410)
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Dènia then take a ferry to Ibiza.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€360($360)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Tram and Ferry
Take the train to Alicante-Termino then take a tram to Benidorm and then to Dénia then take a ferry to Ibiza.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Ibiza
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Ibiza by bus, ferry, train, tram, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Cartagena and Ibiza is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Cartagena and Ibiza by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Ibiza is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €87 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Ibiza is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cartagena and Ibiza. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Ibiza (IBZ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cartagena and Ibiza. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Ibiza (IBZ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Cartagena and Ibiza. Flights depart from Corvera (RMU) and arrive at Ibiza (IBZ) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Cartagena to Ibiza. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cartagena to Ibiza typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Corvera (RMU) and and arrive into Ibiza (IBZ).
The closest major airport to Ibiza is Ibiza Airport (IBZ) (IBZ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Ibiza. Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) (PMI) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Ibiza. We recommend that you take the bus to Murcia and then to Denia then take a ferry to Ibiza. instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Ibiza is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Ibiza
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 10m | €410($410) | every 30 mins | 2,898km (1,801 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €87($87) | every 20 mins | 339km (211 miles) |
| Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, Fly | 6h 15m | €90($90) | twice daily | 509km (316 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €360($360) | twice daily | 338km (210 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 5h 55m | €225($225) | twice daily | 356km (221 miles) |
| Bus, Tram and Ferry | 8hrs | €240($240) | twice daily | 350km (217 miles) |
Train, Tram and Ferry | 7h 40m | €225($225) | twice daily | 361km (224 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cartagena and Ibiza
Tram operators
Alicante Metro Tram
Bus companies
Interbus Murcia
TMP Murcia
BusbamSL
Ferry operators
Balearia
Train operators
Airports near Ibiza
The following major airports near Ibiza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Ibiza
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Ibiza
Valencia Airport (VLC)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Ibiza