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The cheapest and fastest buses from Valencia to Cartagena
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
214 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valencia to Cartagena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia to Cartagena will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Fast buses
Of the 43 buses that leave Valencia for Cartagena on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.
05:40PM2h40
Valencia08:20PMCartagena
€171One-way
0 transfers
02:00PM3h10
Valencia05:10PMCartagena
€181One-way
0 transfers
08:00AM3h00
Valencia11:00AMCartagena
€191One-way
0 transfers
09:20AM4h00
Valencia01:20PMCartagena
€231One-way
0 transfers
Normal11:30AM4h25
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos03:55PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
€261One-way
0 transfers
05:40PM2h40
Valencia08:20PMCartagena
€171One-way
0 transfers
08:00AM3h00
Valencia11:00AMCartagena
€191One-way
0 transfers
02:00PM3h10
Valencia05:10PMCartagena
€181One-way
0 transfers
09:20AM4h00
Valencia01:20PMCartagena
€231One-way
0 transfers
Normal11:30AM4h25
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos03:55PMCartagena, Estación de Autobuses
€261One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Valencia to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 214 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Valencia to Cartagena bus times
Showing buses for today, Tuesday, November 4
Last updated at 10:57 PM
Last updated at 10:57 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal+ BASE | 11:30 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h25 | 7:55 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 11:30 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h15 | 6:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 11:30 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 9h15 | 8:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
| Normal+BASE | 1:45 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h00 | 8:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 1:45 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 5h00 | 6:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 1:45 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h10 | 7:55 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 5:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h30 | 12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 5:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h45 | 1:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 5:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h30 | 1:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 6:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h15 | 12:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 6:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h30 | 12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 6:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 4h45 | 10:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 7:01 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h44 | 3:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 7:01 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h14 | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 7:01 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h44 | 1:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 8:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 8:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 8:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h15 | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal+BASE | 9:31 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 5h44 | 3:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 9:31 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h14 | 4:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 9:31 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h14 | 3:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 10:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h45 | 6:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 10:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h45 | 6:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 10:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h45 | 4:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal+BASE | 10:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h15 | 6:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 10:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h15 | 4:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 10:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 5h15 | 3:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 10:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 4h25 | 2:55 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 11:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 9h15 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 11:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h15 | 6:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 11:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h00 | 7:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 1:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 5h45 | 6:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 1:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h45 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+BASE | 1:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Normal+BASE | 2:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h45 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 2:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 4h45 | 6:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 2:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 5h30 | 7:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 4:15 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 4h30 | 8:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+BASE | 4:15 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h00 | 10:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Valencia to Cartagena
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Buses from Valencia to Cartagena run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €3
Distance 214 km |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €3
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM from Valencia to CartagenaYou can travel by bus between Valencia to Cartagena with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
€26
Alsa frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
Bus BAM
About
Bus BAM, founded in 2011, is a Spanish transportation company specializing in bus rental and travel services, particularly between Almería and Madrid. They also operate key routes like Murcia-Torrevieja and Almería-Cartagena-Alicante, and manage urban transport in Úbeda. Bus BAM focuses on reliability, comfort, and customer satisfaction, offering modern buses equipped with amenities such as Wi-Fi, multimedia systems, and accessibility features. They provide tailored solutions for group travel, events, and corporate transportation, aiming to be a leading choice for bus transport in their service areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x30x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Bus from Valencia to Cartagena
FAQs: Take the bus from Valencia to Cartagena with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Valencia to Cartagena.
Cheap coach tickets from Valencia to Cartagena can start from as little as €25 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Valencia to Cartagena is €25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Valencia to Cartagena coach travel time is 4 h 25 min for the 213 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The coach from Valencia to Cartagena leaves at 10: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Valencia to Cartagena without having to change trains with Alsa. There are 3 direct coaches from Valencia to Cartagena each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a coach from Valencia to Cartagena, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Bus BAM for the best way to get you to Cartagena. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Valencia to Cartagena and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 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.
A trip to Cartagena from Valencia is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Valencia to Cartagena by coach is January.
You have options as you can travel from Valencia to Cartagena 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from Valencia to Cartagena has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Valencia to Cartagena.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Valencia to Cartagena.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Valencia to Cartagena.
No, luggage for the coach from Valencia to Cartagena needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Valencia to Cartagena.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Valencia to Cartagena.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Valencia to Cartagena.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Valencia to Cartagena.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Valencia to Cartagena
Valencia
Cartagena
The major bus station for departures in Valencia is Valencia, Estació d'autobusos. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Valencia, Estació d'autobusos for your trip from Valencia to Cartagena.
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Carrer de Menéndez PidalWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
- Bus: 1, 8, 79, 95 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
The major bus station for arrivals in Cartagena is Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses for your trip to Cartagena from Valencia.
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Calle Doctor Gómez UllaWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Galeón (0.5 km)
- La Catedral (0.7 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
- Bus: 2, 4, 6 Train: C-1
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