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Compare bus and train for Murcia to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Murcia to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 44 km
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Compare ways to travel from Murcia to Cartagena
Compare the available ways to get from Murcia to Cartagena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Murcia to Cartagena:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Murcia to Cartagena costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
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How to get from Murcia to Cartagena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Murcia to Cartagena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE4:00 PM 0h45 Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses 4:45 PM Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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BASE4:00 PM 0h45 Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses 4:45 PM Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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BASE4:00 PM 0h45 Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses 4:45 PM Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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BASE9:00 PM 0h45 Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses 9:45 PM Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
BASE9:00 AM 0h45 Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses 9:45 AM Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
BASE7:00 AM 0h45 Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses 7:45 AM Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Murcia to Cartagena:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Murcia to Cartagena costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Murcia and Cartagena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Murcia Del Carmen and arrive in Cartagena station.
- Buses mostly depart from Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe PROXIMIDAD, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Cartagena by train.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus to go to Cartagena by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Renfe PROXIMIDAD, Renfe MD, Renfe.
- 14 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus.
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