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Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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Average Price$55 - $106 | Average Duration6h 5m | 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average Price$19 - $56 | Average Duration4h 20m | 16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cartagena. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Madrid to Cartagena: Trip Overview
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According to 40 reviews, ALSA received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $55
ALSA Supra Madrid Cartagena recent customer reviews
Puntual. Comfortable.
Luis A.
Very good service
Fernando D.
Madrid to Cartagena Bus
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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 $38 to $95 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 $38 which is on 2025-07-31.
Usually ALSA Supra will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Madrid to Cartagena.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Madrid to Cartagena.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Madrid to Cartagena.
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Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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