What is the distance between Lorca and Cartagena?

Lorca and Cartagena are 40 miles (64 km) apart.

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

Buses going from Lorca to Cartagena begin their journey at Estación de Autobuses de Lorca and reach their destination at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena.

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 Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, La Boquilla and the Mangroves, Cartagena Walled City, Scuba Diving & Snorkelling and Rosario Islands.

Bus Lorca to Cartagena from $10 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Lorca to Cartagena on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	LORCA	1h 40m	1:10pm	Estación de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	LORCA	1h 55m	5:55pm	Estación de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	LORCA	1h 35m	7:15pm	Estación de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	LORCA	1h 35m	8:15pm	Estación de Autobuses	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	LORCA	1h 35m	9:45pm	Estación de Autobuses	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lorca 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 1 hour and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

39 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $13	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $13	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lorca and Cartagena?

Stops in Lorca

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Estación de Autobuses de Lorca
Estación de Autobuses de Lorca, Alameda Menchirón, 14, 30800 Lorca, Spain
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Stops in Cartagena

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

4.5/560,818 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60818 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 $13

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lorca to Cartagena by bus

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You can expect to pay from $10 to $10 for a bus ticket from Lorca to Cartagena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-25.