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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona to Cartagena
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 28 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona to Cartagena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Cartagena will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £52.
Of the 6 buses that leave Barcelona for Cartagena every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 500 km distance in an average of 10 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 55 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Barcelona to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £76.
Distance: 500 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£81 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Cartagena bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Cartagena coaches for today, Wednesday 18 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Normal · Normal | 23:25 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 15h30 | 14:55 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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| Normal · Normal | 00:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h55 | 14:55 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Supra Economy | 09:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h50 | 20:50 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Normal · Supra Economy | 09:25 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 11h25 | 20:50 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Cartagena
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Buses from Barcelona to Cartagena run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 500 km distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 500 km |
Average bus duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Barcelona to CartagenaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Cartagena with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Barcelona to Cartagena coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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.
- 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.
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Cartagena
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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