Compare all timetables for the bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) from various bus operators like ALSA for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 08:30 | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 13:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Basic | £31 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 05/12/2025 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 6h 35m | 12:30 | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 19:05 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Basic | £31 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 05/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 00:30 | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 05:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Basic | £39 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 05/12/2025 00:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 45m | 17:30 | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 23:15 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Basic | £39 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 16:30 | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 21:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Basic | £57 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 05/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 00:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 05:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/12/2025 00:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 08:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 13:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 6h 35m | 12:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 19:05 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| ALSA | 5h 45m | 17:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 23:15 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/12/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 16:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 21:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £58 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| ALSA | 5h 45m | 17:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 23:15 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/12/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 00:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 05:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/12/2025 00:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 08:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 13:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/12/2025 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 6h 35m | 12:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 19:05 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 16:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 21:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 08:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 13:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 10/12/2025 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 6h 35m | 12:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 19:05 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 10/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| ALSA | 5h 45m | 17:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 23:15 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 10/12/2025 17:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 00:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 05:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 10/12/2025 00:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 16:30 | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 21:50 | Cartagena (Murcia) | Coach Station | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 10/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) is £13 on 14/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia)
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia). Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia).
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 24 coaches from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia), while Morning sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia), with 8 offers.
Facts about coaches from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 10 times every day by bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) starting from £13!
| Cheapest Bus | £13 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 20m |
| Earliest Coach | 00:30 |
| Latest Coach | 17:30 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 10 Ø |
| Distance | 388.5 km |
| Coach Companies | ALSA |
Cheapest coach connections from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
Every day, 10 buses from 1 coach companies leave Madrid for Cartagena (Murcia): in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
01/12
Tuesday
02/12
Wednesday
03/12
Thursday
04/12
Friday
05/12
£31
Saturday
06/12
Sunday
07/12
Monday
08/12
£35
Tuesday
09/12
£17
Wednesday
10/12
£28
Thursday
11/12
Friday
12/12
Saturday
13/12
£31
Sunday
14/12
£13
Monday
15/12
Tuesday
16/12
Wednesday
17/12
Thursday
18/12
Friday
19/12
Saturday
20/12
£35
Sunday
21/12
Monday
22/12
£35
Tuesday
23/12
Wednesday
24/12
Thursday
25/12
Friday
26/12
Saturday
27/12
Sunday
28/12
The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
With a price starting from £17, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia). Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £35.
Night
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia), with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £28.
How to save money travelling from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia), compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) are also emptier.All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia)
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia).
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)? Compare all modes of transports from
Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia).
Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)? Or which bus companies serve the route Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) bus
How much does a Madrid - Cartagena (Murcia) coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Madrid - Cartagena (Murcia) bus trip is available from £13 and takes 5h 45m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)?
The connection Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £78. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Madrid - Cartagena (Murcia) route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Cartagena (Murcia) from Madrid take?
The quickest coach from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) is provided by ALSA and takes 5h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £39. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)?
The earliest bus to Cartagena (Murcia) departs from Madrid at 00:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)?
The latest bus to Cartagena (Murcia) departs from Madrid at 17:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Madrid - Cartagena (Murcia) route?
Passengers looking to travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) can travel with ALSA. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia)?
You can check all the direct connections between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia) by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA.
What can I take with me on the bus to Cartagena (Murcia) from Madrid?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Madrid Cartagena (Murcia) bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Madrid Cartagena (Murcia) bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Madrid and to Cartagena (Murcia)
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madrid and to Cartagena (Murcia). Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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Popular Airport Transfers to Madrid and to Cartagena (Murcia)
