How to get from Valencia to Cartagena
- 213 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with ALSA
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We compared the ways to travel from Valencia to Cartagena. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 49m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 213 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
213 km
Valencia 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.
- 1Valencia → Murciabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h 30m - 2Murcia → Region of Murcia International AirportbusLocal bus·45m
- 3Region 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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ALSA runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:30 and the last at 13:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 2 | 11:30 | 13:30 |
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.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusValencia-MurciaBook →Local busMurcia-Region of Murcia International AirportBook →Airport shuttle busRegion of Murcia International Airport-CartagenaBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Valencia to Cartagena works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Valencia to Murcia, about 3h 30m. Transfer in Murcia and continue by Local bus bus on to Murcia (45 min). Transfer in Murcia and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Cartagena (49 min). In total it's roughly €25 over 5h 49m, 2 transfers.
Valencia to Cartagena: common questions
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Cartagena?
The most useful route takes about 5h 49m by bus, 2 transfers.
When is the first bus from Valencia to Cartagena?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 11:30 and the last at 13:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Valencia to Cartagena?
2 a day with ALSA, between 11:30 and 13:30.
How far is Cartagena from Valencia?
About 213 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Valencia to Cartagena cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Valencia to Cartagena?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Valencia 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: BlaBlaCar Bus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026