How to travel from Sitges to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Sitges and Cartagena is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sitges 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Almeria (LEI) then take the bus to Murcia and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Tarragona and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)

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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance581km (361 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sitges and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Sitges to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Sitges and Cartagena is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (291 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Sitges and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sitges to Cartagena is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Sitges and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sitges and Cartagena. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sitges to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tarragona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Renfe run train services between Sitges and Cartagena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Sitges and Cartagena. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sitges to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona - Pl. Espanya, Barcelona and Murcia. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

FlixBus, ALSA, Union Ivkoni, Interbus Murcia and TMP Murcia run regular bus services between Sitges and Cartagena. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sitges to Cartagena. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Almeria (LEI) then take the bus to Murcia and then to Cartagena. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Sitges and Cartagena. The distance is around 581km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sitges to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Sitges to Cartagena

Compare travel optionsbetween Sitges and Cartagena

Transport options from Sitges to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
6hrs
€190($190)
every 4 hours958km (595 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€49($49)
once daily630km (391 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 60m
€54($54)
4 times a day700km (435 miles)
Bus via Murcia12h 50m
€60($60)
every 20 mins702km (436 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€105($105)
on demand581km (361 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