Buses to Cartagena
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Cartagena, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartagena to Murcia | Spain | 45 km (28 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Cartagena to Orihuela | Spain | 54 km (33 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Cartagena to Elche | Spain | 77 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Cartagena to Alicante | Spain | 94 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Cartagena to Almería | Spain | 156 km (97 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Cartagena to Albacete | Spain | 173 km (107 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Cartagena to Valencia | Spain | 215 km (133 mi) | about 4 h 6 min |
| Cartagena to Granada | Spain | 236 km (147 mi) | about 4 h 29 min |
| Cartagena to Jaén | Spain | 248 km (154 mi) | about 4 h 42 min |
| Cartagena to Castelló de la Plana | Spain | 277 km (172 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
| Cartagena to Málaga | Spain | 320 km (199 mi) | about 5 h 59 min |
| Cartagena to Córdoba | Spain | 335 km (208 mi) | about 6 h 15 min |
| Cartagena to Madrid | Spain | 391 km (243 mi) | about 7 h 16 min |
| Cartagena to Rome | Italy | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 22 h 37 min |
| Cartagena to Paris | France | 1,280 km (795 mi) | about 23 h 12 min |
| Cartagena to Barcelona | Spain | 500 km (311 mi) | about 9 h 13 min |
| Cartagena to Milan | Italy | 1,215 km (755 mi) | about 22 h 3 min |
| Cartagena to Naples | Italy | 1,361 km (845 mi) | about 24 h 40 min |
| Cartagena to Marseille | France | 831 km (516 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
| Cartagena to Turin | Italy | 1,100 km (684 mi) | about 20 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.