How to travel from Zamora to Cartagena, Spain

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.

10 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Cartagena.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Orihuela and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tordesillas then Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Cartagena.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cartagena.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance703km (437 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zamora and Cartagena

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zamora and Cartagena

Transport options from Zamora to Cartagena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5h 15m
€125($125)
twice daily750km (466 miles)
Train to Ourense, plane6h 35m
€210($210)
twice daily1,342km (834 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane7h 25m
€110($110)
once daily857km (533 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 5m
€240($240)
every 4 hours943km (586 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 45m
€175($175)
twice daily1,268km (788 miles)
Bus to Oviedo, plane and train8h 55m
€150($150)
twice daily1,211km (752 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€86($86)
6 times a week791km (491 miles)
Train via Albacete6h 30m
€80($80)
once daily748km (465 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€67($67)
every 4 hours707km (439 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand703km (437 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