Madrid (Airport) to Cartagena Bus and Coach

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Madrid (Airport) to Cartagena Route Overview

Madrid (Airport) to Cartagena bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Madrid (Airport) at 07:45h, arriving at Cartagena at 13:50h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 05:50h the following day.
Departure station and country Madrid (Airport), Spain
Arrival station and country CartagenaSpain
Travel Distance 277 mi
Average Trip Duration 16h 40min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators Alsa
Lowest Price £38
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from Madrid (Airport) to Cartagena

The shortest travel distance between Madrid (Airport) and Cartagena is 277 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 07:45 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:20h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cartagena earlier, there the same day.

Bus companies operating the Madrid (Airport) to Cartagena route

Alsa is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 143 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.9 Alsa

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Madrid (Airport) or Cartagena coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Cartagena

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cartagena here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £38 (One-Way) or £76 (Return).

Travel reviews for Madrid (Airport) to Cartagena bus

Over 143 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Madrid (Airport) to Cartagena. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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