The cheapest and fastest buses from Cartagena to Almeria
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cartagena to Almeria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cartagena to Almeria will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 4 buses that leave Cartagena for Almeria on Wed, Feb 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
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Compare bus and train for Cartagena to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 156 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cartagena to Almeria bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Almeria buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 9:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 12:30 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 12:45 PM Almería, Puerto | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 6:00 PM Almería, Puerto | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 5:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
![]() | 8:15 AM Cartagena | 3h30 | 11:45 AM Almeria | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cartagena to Almeria
Buses from Cartagena to Almeria run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 17:15. The fastest bus covers the 156 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 156 km |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 08:30 |
Last bus 17:15 |
Bus providers: Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar from Cartagena to AlmeriaYou can travel by bus between Cartagena to Almeria with Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cartagena to Almeria
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena to Almeria 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 Almeria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Bus BAM
- 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.
- Bus BAM
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x30x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Bus BAM
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Bus BAM
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cartagena to Almeria
- 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 (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 5, 18 Train: C1
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