Cartagena to Murcia: train 1h 18m, bus 40m

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Cartagena to Murcia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 45 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.

45 km

Which way suits you?

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Train	€12Reading date not recorded	1h 18m1 transfer	See Train details
Bus	€5Omio catalogue, Oct 11	40mdirect	See Bus details

Train€12Reading date not recorded
1h 18m · 1 transferSee Train details
Bus€5Omio catalogue, Oct 11
40m · directSee Bus details

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

Cartagena to Murcia: cheapest or fastest?

Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€540m · direct · bus

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Cartagena → Murciabus
ALSA·40m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

Departures from Cartagena to Murcia

ALSA runs 493 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:15 and the last at 17:59.

Operator	Departures a day	First	Last
ALSAbus	493	01:15	17:59
Airport shuttle busbus	48	—	—

All departuresALSA

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Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Bus· 10m€5Book
Train· 50m€6Book

Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11

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Cheapest fare by day, Cartagena to Murcia

The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.

Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.

Operators seen on these journeys

ALSACartagena-MurciaBook →

RenfeCartagena-Balsicas-Mar MenorBook →Airport shuttle busBalsicas-Mar Menor-Region of Murcia International AirportBook →

On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Cartagena to Murcia works

Start with a ALSA bus from Cartagena to Murcia, about 40 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 40 min, direct, no transfers.

Cartagena to Murcia: common questions

How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Murcia?

The most useful route takes about 40m by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first bus from Cartagena to Murcia?

The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:15 and the last at 17:59, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Cartagena to Murcia?

493 a day with ALSA, between 01:15 and 17:59.

How far is Murcia from Cartagena?

About 45 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Cartagena to Murcia cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Cartagena to Murcia?

On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Airport shuttle bus.

What is the cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Murcia?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

Where to next

Valencia → Murcia€14

Alicante → Murcia€5

Murcia → Cartagena€3

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: ALSA

Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026

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