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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a flight costs an average of £189.
Distance: 435 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Cartagena:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Cartagena costing on average £15.
A coach is £179 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Cartagena costing on average £189.
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
Coach takes on average 9h 51m.
How to get to Cartagena from Tarragona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Tarragona 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, La Manga del Mar Menor, Alicante 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.
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.
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.
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 Tarragona to Cartagena:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Cartagena costing on average £15.
A coach is £179 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Cartagena costing on average £189.
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
Coach takes on average 9h 51m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Cartagena as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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