The distance between Zamora and Cartagena is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Zamora 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 → Zamora if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.
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Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.
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Take the bus to Tordesillas then Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Cartagena.
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There are several options for getting from Zamora to Cartagena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Zamora and Cartagena is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Zamora and Cartagena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zamora to Cartagena is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Zamora and Cartagena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zamora and Cartagena. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zamora to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Orihuela. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Zamora and Cartagena. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 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 Zamora and Cartagena. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zamora to Cartagena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tordesillas and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
La Regional VSA, Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Zamora and Cartagena. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zamora to Cartagena. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena. 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 Zamora and Cartagena. The distance is around 703km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zamora to Cartagena is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 15m | €125($125) | twice daily | 750km (466 miles) |
Train to Ourense, plane | 6h 35m | €210($210) | twice daily | 1,342km (834 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane | 7h 25m | €110($110) | once daily | 857km (533 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 5m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 943km (586 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 45m | €175($175) | twice daily | 1,268km (788 miles) |
Bus to Oviedo, plane and train | 8h 55m | €150($150) | twice daily | 1,211km (752 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €86($86) | 6 times a week | 791km (491 miles) |
Train via Albacete | 6h 30m | €80($80) | once daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | €67($67) | every 4 hours | 707km (439 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €130($130) | on demand | 703km (437 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cartagena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.