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.
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.
👋 Also check out Cartagena → Oviedo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.
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Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.
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Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 50m | €125($125) | twice daily | 944km (586 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | €285($285) | every 4 hours | 1,145km (712 miles) |
Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train | 6h 55m | €145($145) | once daily | 1,023km (635 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Train via Villena Av | 10h 30m | €78($78) | once daily | 1,110km (689 miles) |
Bus | 10h 50m | €80($80) | every 4 hours | 902km (560 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | €165($165) | on demand | 896km (557 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.