The cheapest and fastest buses from Alicante to Cartagena
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
48
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Cartagena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Cartagena will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 48 buses that leave Alicante for Cartagena on Sun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Normal+
BASE



Normal+
BASETravel Information
Compare bus and train for Alicante to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 93 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Alicante to Cartagena bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Cartagena buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 6:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h02 | 9:02 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 6:50 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h55 | 11:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 6:50 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h55 | 1:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 6:50 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h55 | 12:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ BASE | 8:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 8:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 12:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 8:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h00 | 1:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 9:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h10 | 4:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 9:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h55 | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 9:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h25 | 1:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ BASE | 10:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 10:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 10:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 1:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 11:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 2:05 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ BASE | 11:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 1:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 11:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 11:50 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h40 | 5:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 11:50 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h25 | 7:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 11:50 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h40 | 4:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ BASE | 12:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 12:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 5:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 12:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 4:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 1:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 7:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 1:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 7:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 1:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 5:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 2:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h20 | 7:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 2:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h35 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 2:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h05 | 7:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ BASE | 3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 5:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 7:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 4:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h45 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 4:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h02 | 7:02 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ BASE | 4:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 4:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h25 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 4:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h55 | 10:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 5:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h35 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 5:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h05 | 10:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ BASE | 5:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h00 | 10:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 5:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 6:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 10:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 6:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
Normal+ BASE | 2:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 2:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h40 | 7:55 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BASE | 2:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 10:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Alicante to Cartagena by bus or train
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Dec 20
Dec 21
Dec 22
Dec 23
Dec 24
Dec 25
Dec 26
Dec 27
Dec 28
Dec 29
Dec 30
Dec 31
Jan 01
Jan 02
Jan 03
Jan 04
Jan 05
Jan 06
Jan 07
Jan 08
Jan 09
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alicante to Cartagena
Buses from Alicante to Cartagena run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €2 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 93 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 93 km |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 2m |
First bus 03:15 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Bus providers: Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Interbus, Grupo Subús, Infobus from Alicante to CartagenaYou can travel by bus between Alicante to Cartagena with Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Interbus, Grupo Subús, Infobus for as low as €2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Bus BAM
Alsa
Interbus
Grupo Subús
Infobus
BlaBlaCar
FAQs: Bus from Alicante to Cartagena
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Cartagena by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cartagena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Alicante to Cartagena, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Alicante to Cartagena
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 06, 09, 24 Tram: L1, L2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Galeón (0.5 km)
- La Catedral (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 4, 6 Train: C-1
Most popular bus connections from Alicante
More options for your journey from Alicante to Cartagena
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need



