How to travel from Pamplona to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Pamplona and Cartagena is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Pamplona 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 CartagenaPamplona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Vitoria/Gasteiz then fly from Vitoria (VIT) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cartagena.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Bilman

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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance754km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pamplona and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Pamplona to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Pamplona and Cartagena is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (360 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Pamplona and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pamplona to Cartagena is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Pamplona and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pamplona and Cartagena. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pamplona to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Orihuela. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Pamplona and Cartagena. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Pamplona and Cartagena. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pamplona and Cartagena with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11hrs.

Bilman, ALSA, Union Ivkoni, Jimenez Movilidad, Interbus Murcia and TMP Murcia run regular bus services between Pamplona and Cartagena. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pamplona to Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Pamplona and Cartagena. The distance is around 754km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pamplona to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pamplona and Cartagena

Transport options from Pamplona to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 45m
€220($220)
twice daily800km (497 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
€160($160)
twice daily909km (565 miles)
Plane and Bus6hrs
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,009km (627 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
€140($140)
twice daily928km (576 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train6h 10m
€210($210)
twice daily965km (600 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train8h 10m
€130($130)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€105($105)
twice daily1,072km (666 miles)
Train via Zaragoza-Delicias11h 15m
€61($61)
once daily861km (535 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€55($55)
once daily777km (483 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza11hrs
€63($63)
once daily812km (504 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€140($140)
on demand754km (469 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