The distance between Valencia and Cartagena is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Valencia 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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Take the bus to Murcia and then to Cartagena.
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Take the train to Cartagena.
There are several options for getting from Valencia to Cartagena by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).
The distance between Valencia and Cartagena is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Valencia and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valencia to Cartagena is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Valencia and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valencia and Cartagena. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valencia and Cartagena with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 25m.
Renfe run train services between Valencia and Cartagena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Valencia and Cartagena. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valencia to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Murcia. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
ALSA, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Interbus Murcia, TMP Murcia and BusbamSL run regular bus services between Valencia and Cartagena. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valencia to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the train to Cartagena. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Valencia and Cartagena. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valencia to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | €29($29) | every 4 hours | 292km (182 miles) |
Bus via Alicante | 6h 45m | €51($51) | every 20 mins | 342km (212 miles) |
Train | 4h 25m | €25($25) | once daily | 319km (198 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €50($50) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
Interbus Murcia
TMP Murcia
The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.