How much does a bus ticket from Madrid to Cartagena cost?

The bus ticket price from Madrid to Cartagena starts at R 958. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Cartagena is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Cartagena?

The average travel time between Madrid and Cartagena is around 6h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 392 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Madrid and Cartagena?

The number of buses from Madrid to Cartagena can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Cartagena by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Madrid to Cartagena?

When taking the bus from Madrid to Cartagena, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Cartagena?

Buses travelling between Madrid and Cartagena leave from Madrid-Barajas Airport or Estación Sur and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena.

Bus Madrid to Cartagena from R 669 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Madrid to Cartagena on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 30m	23:15	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	Cheapest
17:30	Estación Sur	5h 45m	23:15	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	Fastest
23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 5m	05:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Cartagena on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	05:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	CheapestFastest
07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 5m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
08:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
11:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	19:05	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
12:30	Estación Sur	6h 35m	19:05	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Cartagena on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	Cheapest
00:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	05:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	Fastest
07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 5m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
08:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
11:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	19:05	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Cartagena on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	Cheapest
00:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	05:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	Fastest
07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 5m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
08:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
11:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	19:05	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Cartagena on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	Cheapest
00:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	05:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	Fastest
07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 5m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
08:30	Estación Sur	5h 20m	13:50	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
11:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	19:05	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Madrid to Cartagena

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cartagena. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 299, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29carpool per day

4h 10mAverage duration

389 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 958 - R 1 599	Average duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 299 - R 1 010	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560 701 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 40 reviews, ALSA received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 958

ALSA Supra Madrid Cartagena recent customer reviews

Puntual. Comfortable.

Luis A.

25 July 2023

Very good service

Fernando D.

3 June 2018

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Cartagena?

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Estación Sur

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Cartagena

A - Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Cartagena by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Madrid to Cartagena cost?
The bus ticket price from Madrid to Cartagena starts at R 958. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Cartagena is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Cartagena?
The average travel time between Madrid and Cartagena is around 6h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 392 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Madrid and Cartagena?
The number of buses from Madrid to Cartagena can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Cartagena by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Madrid to Cartagena?
When taking the bus from Madrid to Cartagena, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Cartagena?
Buses travelling between Madrid and Cartagena leave from Madrid-Barajas Airport or Estación Sur and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/11

R 853

08/11

R 854

Today

R 854

10/11

R 854

11/11

R 672

12/11

R 669

13/11

R 677

14/11

R 674

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Cartagena was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 669

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Cartagena as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 669 to R 1 401 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Cartagena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 669, which is on 2025-11-12.

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