The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cartagena to Almeria
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cartagena to Almeria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cartagena to Almeria will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cartagena for Almeria every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 3 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.

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Compare coach and train for Cartagena to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 156 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cartagena to Almeria bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Almeria coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 09:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 12:30 Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 09:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 12:45 Almería, Puerto | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 18:00 Almería, Puerto | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 17:45 Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cartagena to Almeria
Buses from Cartagena to Almeria run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:30, the last at 17:15. The fastest coach covers the 156 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 156 km |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 08:30 |
Last bus 17:15 |
Bus providers: Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar from Cartagena to AlmeriaYou can travel by bus between Cartagena to Almeria with Bus BAM, 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: Cartagena to Almeria coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena to Almeria 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 Almeria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Almería, Estación de Autobuses, located 0.5 miles (783 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cartagena and Almeria
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 5, 18 Train: C1
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