How to travel from Palamos to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Palamos and Cartagena is around 696km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Palamos to Cartagena by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Corvera (RMU).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona Nord then Murcia and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance725km (450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palamos and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Palamos to Cartagena by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Palamos and Cartagena is around 696km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (365 miles)

It takes around 11h 20m to get from Palamos and Cartagena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palamos to Cartagena is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Palamos and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palamos and Cartagena. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Corvera (RMU). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palamos and Cartagena. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palamos to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona Nord and Murcia. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord, Moventis, FlixBus, ALSA, Interbus Murcia, TMP Murcia and BusbamSL run regular bus services between Palamos and Cartagena. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palamos to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Corvera (RMU). instead which will take 5h 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 Palamos and Cartagena. The distance is around 725km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palamos to Cartagena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Palamos and Cartagena

Transport options from Palamos to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
5h 50m
€165($165)
5 times a day770km (479 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T2, plane7h 45m
€190($190)
5 times a day1,051km (653 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 35m
€105($105)
twice daily696km (433 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T2, plane and train8h 40m
€105($105)
once daily765km (475 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 20m
€40($40)
4 times a day784km (487 miles)
Bus via Alicante13h 10m
€72($72)
twice daily811km (504 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand725km (450 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