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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cartagena to Barcelona
Showing times and prices for 19 Apr
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
9 h 2 m
Buses per day
6
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 £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
Fast coaches
Of the 6 buses that leave Cartagena for Barcelona 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 9 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest buses will take 13 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.
15:306h10Cartagena21:40Barcelona£451One-way0 changes- 17:006h00Cartagena23:00Barcelona£551One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal6:1510h00Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses16:15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£641One-way1 change- Normal · Normal6:1513h45Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses20:00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£641One-way1 change
- Normal · Normal6:1513h30Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses19:45El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£641One-way1 change
- 17:006h00Cartagena23:00Barcelona£551One-way0 changes
- 15:306h10Cartagena21:40Barcelona£451One-way0 changes
- Normal · Normal6:159h30Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses15:45El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£741One-way1 change
- Normal · Normal6:1510h00Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses16:15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£641One-way1 change
- Normal · Normal6:1513h30Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses19:45El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£641One-way1 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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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cartagena to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Barcelona coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Normal · Normal | 6:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 16:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 6:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 15:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 6:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 20:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 6:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 13h30 | 19:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 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.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- 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 0:25 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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.
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 Autobuses
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Calle Doctor Gómez UllaWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Galeón (0.5 km)
- La Catedral (0.7 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
- Bus: 2, 4, 6 Train: C-1
The major coach station for arrivals in Barcelona is El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) for your trip to Barcelona from Cartagena.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
13 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:30-21:30
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
Carrer d'Alí BeiWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
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