How to travel from Huelva to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Huelva and Cartagena is around 621km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Huelva to Cartagena by bus, train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CartagenaHuelva if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Sevilla (SVQ) then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Corvera (RMU).

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

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

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Seville Plaza de Armas and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

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

There are several options for getting from Huelva to Cartagena by bus, train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

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

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Huelva and Cartagena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huelva to Cartagena is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Huelva and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Huelva and Cartagena. 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 Huelva and Cartagena. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huelva to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville Plaza de Armas. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Damas, Socibus, Rede Expressos, ALSA, Dary Commerce, Interbus Murcia and TMP Murcia run regular bus services between Huelva and Cartagena. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huelva to Cartagena. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sevilla (SVQ) then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Cartagena is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Cartagena. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Huelva and Cartagena. 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 Huelva to Cartagena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Huelva and Cartagena

Transport options from Huelva to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar
7h 20m
€425($425)
5 times a day3,218km (2,000 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 40m
€265($265)
twice daily730km (453 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus5h 35m
€340($340)
every 4 hours702km (436 miles)
Taxi to Sevilla (SVQ), plane and train6h 60m
€270($270)
once daily953km (592 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€115($115)
twice daily1,204km (748 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€64($64)
twice daily674km (419 miles)
Bus via Murcia11h 45m
€5($5)
once a week811km (504 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€115($115)
on demand621km (386 miles)

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Airports near Cartagena

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

ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Cartagena
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Cartagena
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Cartagena