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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cartagena to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 05 Mar

Cheapest price

£64

Average price

£73

Fastest journey

9 h 30 m

Average duration

10 h 27 m

Buses per day

45

Distance

500 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cartagena to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cartagena to Barcelona will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £64.

Fast coaches

To travel from Cartagena to Barcelona you need to make at least one change.

AlsaNormal · Normal
06:159h30
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
15:45El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
£641One-way
1 change
InterbusBASE+AlsaNormal
09:4514h45
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
00:30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
£731One-way
1 change
InterbusBASE+AlsaNormal
14:3016h15
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
06:45El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
£731One-way
1 change
InterbusBASE+AlsaNormal
15:0015h45
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
06:45El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
£731One-way
1 change
InterbusBASE+AlsaNormal
06:3016h30
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
23:00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
£731One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for Cartagena to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 coach costs an average of £56, and a flight costs an average of £26.

Distance: 500 km

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Flight

£60

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Cheapest

£66

Average Price

8h 59m

Average total duration

8h 29m

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4h 52m

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1h 52m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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Live departures

Cartagena to Barcelona bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Barcelona coaches for today, Wednesday 4 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 03:50
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
alsaNormal · Normal05:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
9h30
14:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal05:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
16h30
22:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal05:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
17h30
23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal05:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
11h25
16:55 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal07:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
15h00
22:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal07:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
16h00
23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal07:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
16h30
23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal08:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
14h00
22:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal08:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
15h30
23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal08:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
15h00
23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal08:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
14h45
23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal08:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
15h15
23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal08:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
13h45
22:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal08:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
14h45
23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal08:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
13h15
22:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal08:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
14h15
23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal10:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
18h00
04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal10:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
12h45
23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal10:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
13h15
23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal11:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
12h30
23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal11:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
12h00
23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal11:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
17h15
04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal12:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
11h00
23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal12:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
11h30
23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal12:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
16h15
04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal12:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
10h30
23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal12:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
11h00
23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal12:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
15h45
04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal13:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
16h15
05:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal13:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
15h15
04:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal13:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
14h45
04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal14:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
15h45
05:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal14:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
14h15
04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal14:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
14h45
04:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal15:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
13h00
04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal15:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
14h30
05:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal15:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
13h30
04:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal17:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
11h45
04:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal17:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
11h15
04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal17:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
12h45
05:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal17:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
12h15
05:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal17:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
10h45
04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal17:30 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
11h15
04:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal19:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
10h30
05:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 change
grupo_interbusBASE+alsaNormal19:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
11h00
06:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 change

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Why should you book Cartagena to Barcelona coaches with Omio?

Alsa as well as Hife offer coaches services from Cartagena to Barcelona.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Cartagena to Barcelona.

Why book with Omio vs Alsa?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Hife to find the best option for your trip from Cartagena to Barcelona.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Cartagena to Barcelona.

Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Hife to find the best option for your trip from Cartagena to Barcelona.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Cartagena to Barcelona.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cartagena to Barcelona

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Buses from Cartagena to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £26 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 9h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £26
Distance
500 km
Average bus duration
8h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£56
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
9h 30m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
21:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £26

Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife from Cartagena to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Cartagena to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 30m
Cheapest Price
£56
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Hife

About
Hife is a Spanish bus company that has been operating bus routes since 1915, with a strong presence in regions like Catalonia and Valencia. They offer a variety of services including regular intercity and urban bus lines, school transport, and bus rentals for events. Hife emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, maintaining a high standard of vehicle fleet maintenance. Popular destinations include cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, and Salou. Many of their newer buses offer amenities like Wi-Fi, and they provide options for mobile tickets on some routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
15€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Cartagena to Barcelona coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Cartagena to Barcelona can start from as little as £56 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cartagena to Barcelona is £60; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Cartagena to Barcelona is 9h 30m to travel the 500 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Cartagena to Barcelona leaves at 0:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Cartagena to Barcelona leaves at 21:00.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Cartagena to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Cartagena to Barcelona, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife for the best way to get you to Barcelona. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Cartagena and Barcelona and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Cartagena , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses . When arriving in Barcelona , you can end your route in coach stations like El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0), Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0), located 13 away from the city centre.
A trip to Barcelona from Cartagena is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 9h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Cartagena to Barcelona is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cartagena and Barcelona including taking a coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Cartagena to Barcelona:
  • Hife
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Cartagena to Barcelona for coach company Alsa, Hife.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Cartagena to Barcelona depends on the coach companies:
  • Hife
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa, Hife.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Cartagena to Barcelona.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Cartagena to Barcelona:
  • Hife
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Cartagena to Barcelona:
  • Hife
    • 15€ per additional bag.
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Cartagena to Barcelona. The following conditions apply:
  • Hife
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • guide dogs travel for free.
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Cartagena to Barcelona with the following coach company: Alsa, Hife
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Cartagena to Barcelona with the following coach company: Alsa, Hife.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Cartagena to Barcelona with the following coach company: Alsa, Hife.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Cartagena and Barcelona

Cartagena
Barcelona
The major coach station for departures in Cartagena is Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Cartagena to Barcelona.
Cartagena, Estación de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Calle Doctor Gómez Ulla
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Galeón (0.5 km)
  • La Catedral (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
  • Bus: 2, 4, 6 Train: C-1

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