What is the distance between Barcelona and Cartagena?

Barcelona and Cartagena are 311 miles (501 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Cartagena from Barcelona, chances are that your bus will depart from Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cartagena?

Once in Cartagena, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bazurto Market, Scuba Diving & Snorkelling, Palace of Inquisition, San Basilio de Palenque and Getsemani Neighborhood.

Bus Barcelona to Cartagena from $107 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Cartagena on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
ALSA + ALSA Supra	Bus	10:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	11h 50m	9:50pm	Cartagena	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:56 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Barcelona to Cartagena

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cartagena. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

310 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$107 - $112	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $72	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Cartagena?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Airport
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C
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Cartagena

A
Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
Estación de autobuses de Cartagena, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
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ALSA

4.5/560,807 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60807 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $90

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Cartagena by bus

What is the distance between Barcelona and Cartagena?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Cartagena?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cartagena?