The distance between Cartagena and Murcia is around 51km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 37min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cartagena to Murcia by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Murcia → Cartagena if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Murcia.
Take the train to Murcia Del Carmen.
Take a taxi to Murcia.
Taxi 7 Plazas Cartagena- La Manga Macedo
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Cartagena to Murcia by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 37min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Cartagena and Murcia is around 51km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 42km (26 miles)
It takes around 40min to get from Cartagena and Murcia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 37min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Murcia is to take a taxi which takes around 37min and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Murcia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Murcia. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cartagena and Murcia with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.
Renfe run train services between Cartagena and Murcia. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Murcia. It typically takes around 40min and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cartagena and Murcia with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 40min.
ALSA run regular bus services between Cartagena and Murcia. Buses run once daily and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cartagena to Murcia. We recommend that you take the bus to Murcia. instead which will take 40min.
The closest major airport to Murcia is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Murcia. Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Murcia. The distance is around 51km (31 miles) by road and it will take around 37min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Murcia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around €7 ($7).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 40min | €7($7) | hourly | 53km (33 miles) |
Train | 1hr | €10($10) | hourly | 65km (41 miles) |
Taxi | 37min | €100($100) | on demand | 51km (31 miles) |
Drive | 37min | €10($10) | on demand | 51km (31 miles) |
Interbus Murcia
TMP Murcia
The following major airports near Murcia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.