How to travel from Huesca to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Huesca and Cartagena is around 656km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Huesca to Cartagena 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 CartagenaHuesca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Zaragoza-Delicias, Fly

Take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias then fly from Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Corvera (RMU).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Zaragoza then Murcia and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance656km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huesca and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Huesca to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Huesca and Cartagena is around 656km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Huesca and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huesca to Cartagena is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Huesca and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Huesca and Cartagena. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Huesca to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Orihuela. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Huesca and Cartagena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7hrs, 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 Huesca and Cartagena. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huesca to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zaragoza and Murcia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Avanza Grupo, Jimenez Movilidad, Interbus Murcia, ALSA, TMP Murcia, HIFE S.A. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Huesca and Cartagena. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huesca to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias then fly from Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Huesca and Cartagena. The distance is around 656km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huesca to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Huesca and Cartagena

Transport options from Huesca to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Zaragoza-Delicias, Fly + 3 similar
4h 50m
€95($95)
5 times a day922km (573 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
€220($220)
twice daily965km (599 miles)
Train to Zaragoza-Delicias, plane7h 10m
€140($140)
twice daily974km (605 miles)
Train to Zaragoza-Delicias, plane8h 15m
€190($190)
twice daily1,174km (729 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€120($120)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Train via Zaragoza-Delicias10h 30m
€56($56)
once daily768km (477 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
€54($54)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza12h 30m
€83($83)
twice daily981km (610 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€120($120)
on demand656km (408 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