How to travel from Teruel to Cartagena, Spain

The distance between Teruel and Cartagena is around 411km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Teruel to Cartagena by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Cartagena.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance411km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Teruel and Cartagena

There are several options for getting from Teruel to Cartagena by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Teruel and Cartagena is around 411km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Teruel and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Teruel to Cartagena is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Teruel and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Teruel and Cartagena. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Teruel and Cartagena with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 10m.

Renfe run train services between Teruel and Cartagena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Teruel and Cartagena. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Teruel to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Murcia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Jimenez Movilidad, Interbus Murcia, ALSA and TMP Murcia run regular bus services between Teruel and Cartagena. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Teruel to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 7h 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 Teruel and Cartagena. The distance is around 411km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Teruel to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Teruel to Cartagena

Compare travel optionsbetween Teruel and Cartagena

Transport options from Teruel to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 45m
€45($45)
once daily463km (288 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€35($35)
once daily494km (307 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€76($76)
on demand411km (256 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