How to travel from Minorca to Cartagena, Spain
The distance between Minorca and Cartagena is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Minorca to Cartagena by ferry, 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 Cartagena → Minorca if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Mahon (MAH) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Barcelona then take the train to Cartagena.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Barcelona then take the bus to Murcia and then to Cartagena.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Barcelona then drive to Cartagena.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Minorca and Cartagena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Minorca to Cartagena by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Minorca and Cartagena is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)
It takes around 12h 20m to get from Minorca and Cartagena by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Minorca to Cartagena is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Minorca and Cartagena is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Minorca and Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Mahon (MAH) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Minorca and Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Mahon (MAH) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Minorca to Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Mahon (MAH) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Minorca to Cartagena. We recommend that you take a ferry to Barcelona then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 12h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Minorca to Cartagena is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Minorca and Cartagena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4hrs | €100($100) | twice daily | 611km (380 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 964km (599 miles) |
| Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train | 6h 20m | €77($77) | once daily | 744km (462 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 10m | €190($190) | once a week | 553km (344 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 40m | €145($145) | once a week | 596km (370 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 12h 20m | €265($265) | once daily | 881km (547 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 20h 30m | €110($110) | once a week | 836km (519 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 13h 35m | €255($255) | once daily | 883km (549 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 21h 45m | €135($135) | once a week | 830km (516 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10hrs | €315($315) | once daily | 827km (514 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Minorca and Cartagena
Bus companies
Interbus Murcia
TMP Murcia
TMSA
Ferry operators
Balearia
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Corsica Ferries
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