How to travel from Tortosa to Cartagena, Spain

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.

6 routes found

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 CartagenaTortosa if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Corvera (RMU).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Cartagena.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Bus

Take the bus to Castellón de la Plana then Murcia and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance461km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tortosa and Cartagena

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tortosa and Cartagena

Transport options from Tortosa to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 15m
€165($165)
5 times a day804km (500 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
€195($195)
twice daily928km (577 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 55m
€105($105)
twice daily730km (454 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€42($42)
once daily520km (323 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€42($42)
every 20 mins513km (319 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€85($85)
on demand461km (287 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