The cheapest and fastest coaches from Alicante to Cartagena
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Alicante 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 to Cartagena will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 55 buses that leave Alicante 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 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Alicante to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 93 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Alicante to Cartagena bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Cartagena coaches for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:00 Alicante | 1h20 | 19:20 Cartagena | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:10 Alicante | 1h20 | 20:30 Cartagena | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:50 Alicante | 1h40 | 21:30 Cartagena | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 28 February | |||||
Normal+ BASE | 02:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h40 | 07:55 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 02:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 08:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 02:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 10:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 04:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 10:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 04:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 08:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 04:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h25 | 07:55 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 06:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h02 | 09:02 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 06:50 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h55 | 13:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 06:50 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h55 | 11:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 06:50 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h55 | 12:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal+ BASE | 08:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 15:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 08:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 12:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 08:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h00 | 13:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 09:20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h10 | 16:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 09:20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h55 | 15:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 09:20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h25 | 13:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal+ BASE | 10:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 15:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 10:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 12:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 10:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 13:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 11:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 16:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 11:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 14:05 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal+ BASE | 11:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 13:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 11:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 15:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 11:50 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h40 | 17:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 11:50 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h25 | 19:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 11:50 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h40 | 16:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal+ BASE | 12:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 15:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 12:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 17:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 12:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 16:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 13:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 19:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 13:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 19:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 13:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 17:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 15:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 17:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 15:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 19:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 15:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 19:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 15:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 19:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 15:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 20:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 15:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 19:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal+ BASE | 16:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h45 | 20:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 16:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 19:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 16:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h02 | 19:02 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal+ BASE | 16:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 19:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 16:20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 4h25 | 20:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 16:20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h55 | 22:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 17:10 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h35 | 20:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ BASE | 17:10 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h05 | 22:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal+ BASE | 17:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h00 | 22:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal+ BASE | 17:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 20:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs Bus BAM?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Bus BAM, but also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa, Interbus, Grupo Subús or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Alicante to Cartagena.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa, Interbus, Grupo Subús or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Alicante to Cartagena.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alicante to Cartagena
Buses from Alicante to Cartagena run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:15, the last at 20:45. The fastest coach covers the 93 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 93 km |
Average bus duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 2m |
First bus 03:15 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Bus providers: Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Interbus, Grupo Subús, Infobus from Alicante to CartagenaYou can travel by bus between Alicante to Cartagena with Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Interbus, Grupo Subús, Infobus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Alicante to Cartagena coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante 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.

- Bus BAM
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Interbus
- 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.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Interbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Bus BAM
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x30x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Interbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Bus BAM
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Bus BAM
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Interbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alicante and Cartagena
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 06, 09, 24 Tram: L1, L2
- 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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