How to travel from Ibiza to Cartagena, Spain
The distance between Ibiza and Cartagena is around 339km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ibiza to Cartagena by ferry, bus, tram, train, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cartagena → Ibiza if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ibiza (IBZ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Denia then take a taxi to Cartagena.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€360($360)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Tram and Train
Take a ferry to Denia then take a tram to Benidorm and then to Alicante-Luceros then take the train to Cartagena.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ibiza and Cartagena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ibiza to Cartagena by ferry, bus, tram, train, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Ibiza and Cartagena is around 339km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Ibiza and Cartagena by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ibiza to Cartagena is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Ibiza and Cartagena is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ibiza and Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Ibiza (IBZ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ibiza and Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Ibiza (IBZ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ibiza to Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Ibiza (IBZ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ibiza to Cartagena. We recommend that you take a ferry to Denia then take the bus to Murcia and then to Cartagena. instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ibiza to Cartagena is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ibiza and Cartagena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €87($87) | twice daily | 343km (213 miles) |
| Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train | 5h 55m | €90($90) | once daily | 514km (319 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €360($360) | twice daily | 339km (210 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 5h 45m | €225($225) | twice daily | 359km (223 miles) |
| Ferry to Denia, bus | 8h 10m | €245($245) | twice daily | 379km (235 miles) |
Ferry, Tram and Train | 7h 40m | €225($225) | twice daily | 365km (227 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ibiza and Cartagena
Bus companies
Interbus Murcia
TMP Murcia
BusbamSL
Tram operators
Alicante Metro Tram
Airports near Cartagena
The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Cartagena
Almeria Airport (LEI)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Cartagena
Valencia Airport (VLC)
- Distance
- 212km (132 miles) from Cartagena