How far is Santander from Cartagena?

About 431 miles (695 km) separate Santander and Cartagena.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Santander to Cartagena leave from Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2 and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 Palace of Inquisition, Rosario Islands, Scuba Diving & Snorkelling, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas and San Basilio de Palenque.

Bus Santander to Cartagena from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santander to Cartagena on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:15am	Santander	14h 45m	9:00pm	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 3:30 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Santander to Cartagena

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cartagena. The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14h 45mAverage Duration

431 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$89 - $90	Average Duration14h 45m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$55 - $55	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santander and Cartagena?

Stops in Santander

A
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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B
Santander Airport
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C
Av. de los Castros 43A
Av. de los Castros 43A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
D
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz, 52, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
E
Av. de Pontejos
Av. de Pontejos, 33A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
F
Estación Marítima
39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Stops in Cartagena

A
Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
Estación de autobuses de Cartagena, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
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BILMAN BUS, S.L.

4/51,159 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.2

Based on 1159 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. BILMAN BUS, S.L. ticket prices on this trip start at $89

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santander to Cartagena by bus

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The cheapest trip from Santander to Cartagena was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $82

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

You can expect to pay from $82 to $83 for a bus ticket from Santander to Cartagena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-11-24.