How to get from Murcia to Cartagena
- 45 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
49m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Murcia to Cartagena. The most useful door-to-door route takes 49m 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
45 km
Murcia to Cartagena: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Region of Murcia International Airport → CartagenabusAirport shuttle bus·49m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Murcia to Cartagena
Airport shuttle bus runs about 48 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Murcia to Cartagena works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Murcia to Cartagena, about 49 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 49 min, direct, no transfers.
Murcia to Cartagena: common questions
How long does it take to get from Murcia to Cartagena?
The most useful route takes about 49m by bus, with no transfer.
Is there a bus from Murcia to Cartagena?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cartagena from Murcia?
About 45 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Murcia to Cartagena 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 Murcia to Cartagena?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Murcia to Cartagena without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Murcia to Cartagena?
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.
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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: Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026