The cheapest and fastest buses from Cartagena to Alicante
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Buses per day
51
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cartagena to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cartagena to Alicante will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 51 buses that leave Cartagena for Alicante on Tue, Feb 24, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest buses will take 1 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cartagena to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Alicante 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 train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €16.
Distance: 93 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cartagena to Alicante bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Alicante buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BASE+ Normal | 5:30 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 8:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 5:30 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h40 | 9:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 5:30 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h40 | 10:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 9:05 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h10 | 11:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 10:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 11:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h10 | 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h45 | 12:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h55 | 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 12:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 11:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 11:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h25 | 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 12:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 10:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h55 | 3:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 10:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 1:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 10:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h55 | 2:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 11:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 11:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h10 | 3:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 11:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 2:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 3:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 5:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 3:35 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h40 | 5:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 3:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 6:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 1:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h40 | 5:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 1:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 5h40 | 7:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 1:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 6:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 2:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 2:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 7:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 2:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 5:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 7:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 6:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h55 | 7:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal · Normal | 5:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h40 | 8:40 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
BASE+ Normal | 5:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 8:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 5:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 5:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal · Normal | 5:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 8:40 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
BASE+ Normal | 5:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 8:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 10:50 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Bus BAM?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Bus BAM, but also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa, Interbus, Grupo Subús or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Cartagena to Alicante.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa, Interbus, Grupo Subús or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Cartagena to Alicante.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Cartagena to Alicante.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cartagena to Alicante
Buses from Cartagena to Alicante run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
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 5m.
Distance 93 km |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 03:15 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Bus providers: Bus BAM, Alsa, Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús, Renfe PROXIMIDAD, Infobus from Cartagena to AlicanteYou can travel by bus between Cartagena to Alicante with Bus BAM, Alsa, Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús, Renfe PROXIMIDAD, Infobus for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Renfe PROXIMIDAD
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Interbus
Grupo Subús
Infobus
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FAQs: Bus from Cartagena to Alicante
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena to Alicante 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 Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Bus BAM
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Interbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Bus BAM
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Interbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Bus BAM
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x30x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Interbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Bus BAM
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Bus BAM
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Interbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cartagena to Alicante
- 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
- 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
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