How to travel from Segovia to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Segovia and Cartagena is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Segovia 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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Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Corvera (RMU).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Intercambiador Moncloa and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance542km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Segovia and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Segovia to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Segovia and Cartagena is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Segovia and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Segovia to Cartagena is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Segovia and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Segovia and Cartagena. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Segovia 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 4h 25m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Segovia and Cartagena. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Segovia and Cartagena. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Segovia to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Intercambiador Moncloa, Conde De Peñalver - Maldonado and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Segovia and Cartagena. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Segovia to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Segovia and Cartagena. The distance is around 542km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Segovia to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Segovia and Cartagena

Transport options from Segovia to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly + 3 similar
4h 10m
€145($145)
5 times a day1,052km (654 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€115($115)
twice daily587km (365 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane6h 25m
€100($100)
once daily694km (431 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 5m
€230($230)
every 4 hours779km (484 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€76($76)
6 times a week627km (390 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€50($50)
every 4 hours546km (339 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€100($100)
on demand542km (337 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