How to travel from Cartagena to Tortosa, Spain

The distance between Cartagena and Tortosa is around 461km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cartagena to Tortosa 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 TortosaCartagena if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia then Castellon de la Plana and then to Tortosa.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Aldea-Amposta.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Tortosa.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tortosa.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance461km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Tortosa

There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Tortosa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Cartagena and Tortosa is around 461km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Cartagena and Tortosa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Tortosa is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Tortosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Tortosa. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cartagena to Tortosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aldea-Amposta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Renfe run train services between Cartagena and Tortosa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Tortosa. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Tortosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Murcia and Castellon de la Plana. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Interbus Murcia, ALSA, TMP Murcia, FlixBus and HIFE S.A. run regular bus services between Cartagena and Tortosa. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 25m 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 Tortosa. We recommend that you fly from Corvera (RMU) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Tortosa. instead which will take 8h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tortosa is Reus Airport (REU) (REU) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Tortosa. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) 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 Tortosa. The distance is around 461km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Tortosa is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Cartagena to Tortosa

Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Tortosa

Transport options from Cartagena to Tortosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 25m
€43($43)
every 20 mins522km (324 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€42($42)
once daily520km (323 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 60m
€105($105)
every 20 mins736km (458 miles)
Plane and Train8h 20m
€325($325)
every 2 hours2,810km (1,746 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€85($85)
on demand461km (286 miles)

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Airports near Tortosa

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

REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Tortosa
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Tortosa
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Tortosa