The cheapest and fastest coaches from Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
42 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 8 buses that leave Alicante Elche Airport for Cartagena every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 84 km
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2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena coaches for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h10 | 17:10 Cartagena | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h20 | 20:20 Cartagena | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 0h40 | 22:50 Cartagena | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
Normal | 06:15 El Altet, Av. Cartagena / Carrer Terral | 2h47 | 09:02 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:15 El Altet, Av. Cartagena / Carrer Terral | 2h50 | 14:05 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena
Buses from Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:15, the last at 16:15. The fastest coach covers the 84 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 84 km |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 47m |
First bus 05:15 |
Last bus 16:15 |
Bus providers: Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Interbus, Infobus from Alicante Elche Airport to CartagenaYou can travel by bus between Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena with Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Interbus, Infobus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante Elche Airport to Cartagena by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cartagena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alicante Elche Airport and Cartagena
- 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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