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.
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 Cartagena → Pamplona if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Vitoria/Gasteiz then fly from Vitoria (VIT) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.
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Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.
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Take the bus to Cartagena.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 45m | €220($220) | twice daily | 800km (497 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 10m | €160($160) | twice daily | 909km (565 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6hrs | €250($250) | every 4 hours | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6hrs | €140($140) | twice daily | 928km (576 miles) |
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train | 6h 10m | €210($210) | twice daily | 965km (600 miles) |
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train | 8h 10m | €130($130) | once daily | 983km (611 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 50m | €105($105) | twice daily | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Train via Zaragoza-Delicias | 11h 15m | €61($61) | once daily | 861km (535 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | €55($55) | once daily | 777km (483 miles) |
Bus via Zaragoza | 11hrs | €63($63) | once daily | 812km (504 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | €140($140) | on demand | 754km (469 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.