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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Córdoba to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a flight costs an average of £160.
Distance: 334 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£20 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £160 Average Price | £487 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Córdoba to Cartagena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Cartagena:
A train is £15 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Córdoba to Cartagena costing on average £20.
A train is £155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Córdoba to Cartagena costing on average £160.
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Coach takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £487 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £467. The journey takes 8h 18m versus 4h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Cartagena from Córdoba by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Córdoba to Cartagena is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cartagena are Murcia, Alicante, La Manga del Mar Menor and Lorca. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cartagena on Omio.
Murcia is known for its Baroque cathedral, fertile huerta and easy-going southern Spanish character. Historic streets, lively plazas and a strong local food culture give the city a relaxed but sociable feel.
Alicante is a Mediterranean city on the Costa Blanca, known for its seafront, urban beach and Castillo de Santa Bárbara above the bay. It mixes a relaxed coastal feel with a compact old town, lively dining and an easy connection to the sea.
La Manga del Mar Menor is known for its long sandy strip between the Mediterranean and the sheltered Mar Menor lagoon. It feels like a purpose-built seaside resort, with beaches, marinas and water sports shaping daily life.
Lorca is a historic city in Murcia, known for its castle, baroque buildings and notable Easter Week celebrations. Its old town and plazas reflect a long frontier past and give it a dignified, distinctly southern Spanish character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Cartagena:
A train is £15 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Córdoba to Cartagena costing on average £20.
A train is £155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Córdoba to Cartagena costing on average £160.
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Coach takes on average 8h 48m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Córdoba and Cartagena as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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