The cheapest and fastest buses from Granada to Cartagena
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Granada to Cartagena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Granada to Cartagena will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 10 buses that leave Granada for Cartagena on Wed, Feb 04, 9 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 236 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €148.
Distance: 236 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €254 Average price |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Granada to Cartagena bus times
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Cartagena 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 | 8:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 10h30 | 7:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 6h15 | 5:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 10:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h35 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Granada to Cartagena
Buses from Granada to Cartagena run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 236 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 236 km |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 01:15 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Granada to CartagenaYou can travel by bus between Granada to Cartagena with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as €33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Granada to Cartagena
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Granada 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Granada to Cartagena
- 06:00-23:59
- 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: 3, 10, 33
- 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
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