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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cartagena to Malaga

Composite routes from Cartagena to Malaga

Cheapest
4 h 4 min
Car
391 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 3 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$32.91–$291.13
Plane from Valencia Airport to Málaga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$22.78–$215.18

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$227.84

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$455.68
Plane from Valencia Airport to Málaga
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$265.81

TUI fly Belgium

Website:
tuifly.be/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$291.13

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Cartagena to Murcia
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$50.63–$69.62
Train from Cartagena to Estació
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Malaga
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Cartagena to Estación
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$46.83
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Malaga
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.76
Bus from Almeria to Malaga
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$29.11

BusbamSL

Phone:
+34 902 22 72 72
Email:
atencionaclientes@busbam.com
Website:
busbam.com
Bus from Cartagena to Almería
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Interbus Murcia

Phone:
+34 900 842 202
Email:
regiondemurcia@interbus.es
Website:
interbusmurcia.es/
Bus from Cartagena to Estación
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.81–$7.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Málaga?

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Málaga is to bus via Almería which costs $29.35 - $44.57 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartagena to Málaga?

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Málaga is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Málaga?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Cartagena and arriving at Malaga via Estación de Autobuses de Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cartagena and Málaga?

No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Cartagena and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Murcia Del Carmen, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Cartagena to Málaga?

The distance between Cartagena and Málaga is 455 km. The road distance is 390.9 km.

How do I travel from Cartagena to Málaga without a car?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Málaga without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Málaga?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cartagena to Málaga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Málaga bus from?

Cartagena to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Cartagena station.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Málaga train from?

Cartagena to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.

Train or bus from Cartagena to Málaga?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Málaga is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs $45.65 - $163.04 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Cartagena to Málaga bus arrive?

Cartagena to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Granada station.

What is the time difference between Cartagena and Málaga?

It is currently 16:10 at both, Cartagena and Málaga.

Where does the Cartagena to Málaga train arrive?

Cartagena to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Murcia Del Carmen station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Málaga?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Málaga is 391 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cartagena to Málaga.

How do I get a train ticket from Cartagena to Málaga?

Book your Cartagena to Málaga train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Málaga?

There are 11803+ hotels available in Málaga. Prices start at $29.26 per night.
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