How to travel from Cartagena to La Palma, Spain

The distance between Cartagena and La Palma is around 2,006km (1,246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cartagena to La Palma by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Corvera (RMU) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €465($465)
Operated by

Binter Canarias

1 similiar route

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bus
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3 x ferry
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Cadiz then take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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3 x ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Cadiz then take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and La Palma

There are several options for getting from Cartagena to La Palma by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 2 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €465 ($465).

The distance between Cartagena and La Palma is around 2,006km (1,246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,855km (1,153 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Cartagena and La Palma by plane.

The quickest way to get from Cartagena to La Palma is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €465 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and La Palma is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cartagena and La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Corvera (RMU) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cartagena and La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Corvera (RMU) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cartagena and La Palma. Flights depart from Corvera (RMU) and arrive at Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) - via Gran Canaria (LPA). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Cartagena to La Palma. There is however a flight that goes via Gran Canaria (LPA). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Cartagena to La Palma typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Corvera (RMU) and and arrive into Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).

The closest major airport to La Palma is La Palma Airport (SPC) (SPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from La Palma. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) (TFS) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (TFN) 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 La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Corvera (RMU) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to La Palma is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €465 ($465).

How do I get from Cartagena to La Palma

Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and La Palma

Transport options from Cartagena to La Palma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
€465($465)
on demand2,006km (1,246 miles)
Train and Plane7h 15m
€370($370)
every 20 mins2,365km (1,470 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar
2 days 2h
€325($325)
twice a week2,323km (1,443 miles)
Bus to Cadiz, ferry2 days 19h
€195($195)
once a week2,333km (1,450 miles)
Bus to Cadiz, ferry2 days 20h
€200($200)
once a week2,381km (1,479 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 22h
€325($325)
twice a week2,229km (1,385 miles)

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Airports near La Palma

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

SPC
La Palma Airport (SPC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from La Palma
TFS
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from La Palma
TFN
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from La Palma