How to travel from Lanzarote to Cartagena, Spain
The distance between Lanzarote and Cartagena is around 1,720km (1,069 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lanzarote to Cartagena by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cartagena → Lanzarote if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Corvera (RMU).
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time6h 45m
- Typical cost€325($325)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the bus to Cartagena.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cádiz then drive to Cartagena.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lanzarote and Cartagena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lanzarote to Cartagena by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 4h 60m.
The distance between Lanzarote and Cartagena is around 1,720km (1,069 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,511km (939 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Lanzarote and Cartagena by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lanzarote to Cartagena is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Lanzarote and Cartagena is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lanzarote and Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lanzarote and Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lanzarote and Cartagena. Flights depart from Arrecife (ACE) and arrive at Corvera (RMU) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 6h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Lanzarote to Cartagena. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 7h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lanzarote to Cartagena typically takes around 6h 45m. Flights depart from Arrecife (ACE) and and arrive into Corvera (RMU).
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 Lanzarote to Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Arrecife (ACE) to Corvera (RMU). instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lanzarote to Cartagena is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €325 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lanzarote and Cartagena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 7h 50m | €325($325) | 5 times a day | 4,244km (2,637 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 60m | €140($140) | twice daily | 1,749km (1,087 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 10m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 2,282km (1,418 miles) |
| Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train | 7h 20m | €155($155) | once daily | 2,015km (1,252 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 17h | €165($165) | once a week | 1,801km (1,119 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 16h | €220($220) | once a week | 2,347km (1,458 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 13h | €215($215) | once a week | 1,720km (1,069 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lanzarote and Cartagena
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Bus companies
TMP Murcia
Train operators
Ferry operators
Naviera Armas S.A.
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