The distance between Tortosa and Cartagena is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tortosa 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 → Tortosa if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Barcelona Airport T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Corvera (RMU).
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Take the train to Cartagena.
Take the bus to Castellón de la Plana then Murcia and then to Cartagena.
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There are several options for getting from Tortosa to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Tortosa and Cartagena is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Tortosa and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tortosa to Cartagena is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Tortosa and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tortosa and Cartagena. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tortosa to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aldea-Amposta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Renfe run train services between Tortosa and Cartagena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Tortosa and Cartagena. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tortosa to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Castellón de la Plana and Murcia. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
HIFE S.A., FlixBus, ALSA, Interbus Murcia and TMP Murcia run regular bus services between Tortosa and Cartagena. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tortosa to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Corvera (RMU). instead which will take 5h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tortosa and Cartagena. The distance is around 461km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tortosa to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 15m | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 804km (500 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 60m | €195($195) | twice daily | 928km (577 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 55m | €105($105) | twice daily | 730km (454 miles) |
Train | 6h 45m | €42($42) | once daily | 520km (323 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | €42($42) | every 20 mins | 513km (319 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €85($85) | on demand | 461km (287 miles) |
HIFE S.A.
Interbus Murcia
TMP Murcia
The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.