How to travel from Oviedo to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Oviedo and Cartagena is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Oviedo 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance896km (557 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oviedo and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Oviedo to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Oviedo and Cartagena is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 758km (471 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Oviedo and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oviedo to Cartagena is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Oviedo and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oviedo and Cartagena. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oviedo to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Orihuela. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Oviedo and Cartagena. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Oviedo and Cartagena. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oviedo to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Oviedo and Cartagena. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oviedo to Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Oviedo and Cartagena. The distance is around 896km (557 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oviedo to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oviedo and Cartagena

Transport options from Oviedo to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
€125($125)
twice daily944km (586 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 30m
€285($285)
every 4 hours1,145km (712 miles)
Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train6h 55m
€145($145)
once daily1,023km (635 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 30m
€100($100)
6 times a week1,030km (640 miles)
Train via Villena Av10h 30m
€78($78)
once daily1,110km (689 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€80($80)
every 4 hours902km (560 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€165($165)
on demand896km (557 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