What is the best way to travel from Jaén to Cartagena (Murcia)?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Cartagena (Murcia) from Jaén. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Cartagena (Murcia) from Jaén?
You can reach Cartagena (Murcia) with just £41 by taking a Bus from ALSA, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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ALSA7h 45m010:30JaénCoach Station18:15Cartagena (Murcia)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Jaén (Spain) at 17/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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ALSA6h 55m012:30JaénCoach Station19:25Cartagena (Murcia)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Jaén (Spain) at 17/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 17/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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ALSA5h 55m007:30JaénCoach Station13:25Cartagena (Murcia)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Jaén (Spain) at 17/12/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 17/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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ALSA5h 45m017:45JaénCoach Station23:30Cartagena (Murcia)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Jaén (Spain) at 17/12/2025 17:45:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 17/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Jaén to Cartagena (Murcia)?
You can get to Cartagena (Murcia) from Jaén in just 5h 45m with a Bus from ALSA. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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ALSA5h 45m017:45JaénCoach Station23:30Cartagena (Murcia)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Jaén (Spain) at 17/12/2025 17:45:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 17/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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ALSA5h 55m007:30JaénCoach Station13:25Cartagena (Murcia)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Jaén (Spain) at 17/12/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 17/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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ALSA6h 55m012:30JaénCoach Station19:25Cartagena (Murcia)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Jaén (Spain) at 17/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 17/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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ALSA7h 45m010:30JaénCoach Station18:15Cartagena (Murcia)Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Jaén (Spain) at 17/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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Bus from Jaén to Cartagena (Murcia)
What are the most popular stations in Jaén and Cartagena (Murcia)?
In Jaén, you will usually depart from Avd Madrid 22, Coach Station or Bus Stop, while in Cartagena (Murcia) you will be arriving at Central Station, Coach Station or Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cartagena (Murcia) from Jaén? With 4 connections between 1 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Jaén and Cartagena (Murcia), you can pay as low as £41 with a Bus from ALSA.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from ALSA: you will get to Cartagena (Murcia) in just 5h 45m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Jaén and Cartagena (Murcia) are ALSA, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Jaén and Cartagena (Murcia) is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from La Guardia de Jaén or to La Aparecida (Cartagena), and look at flights from , and landing at Murcia–San Javier Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Jaén to Cartagena (Murcia)?
The most popular companies between Jaén and Cartagena (Murcia), are ALSA. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: ALSA
All you need to know when you travel from Jaén to Cartagena (Murcia)
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Jaén to Cartagena (Murcia). See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Jaén to Cartagena (Murcia)
How can I reach Cartagena (Murcia) from Jaén?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Cartagena (Murcia) from Jaén.
How far is Cartagena (Murcia) from Jaén?
The distance between Jaén and Cartagena (Murcia) is 245.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Jaén and Cartagena (Murcia)?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 42 kgs, and a flight 60 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Jaén to Cartagena (Murcia)?
You can get to Cartagena (Murcia) with just £41 by taking a Bus from ALSA.
What is the fastest way to get from Jaén to Cartagena (Murcia)?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cartagena (Murcia) in just 5h 45m with a Bus from ALSA.
More routes to Jaén and to Cartagena (Murcia)
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Jaén and to Cartagena (Murcia). Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Jaén
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Jaén
- Albacete to Jaén
- Algeciras to Jaén
- Almería to Jaén
- Bailen to Jaén
- Cabra to Jaén
- Ciudad Real to Jaén
- Granada to Jaén
- Huelva to Jaén
- Jerez de la Frontera to Jaén
- Lucena to Jaén
- Madrid to Jaén
- Málaga Airport to Jaén
- Malaga to Jaén
- Manzanares to Jaén
- Marbella to Jaén
- Mengíbar to Jaén
- Pamplona to Jaén
- San Sebastian to Jaén
- Seville to Jaén
- Torre del Mar to Jaén
- Valdepeñas to Jaén
- Valencia to Jaén
- Trips to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Albacete to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Alberique to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Alicante to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Alicante/Elche Airport to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Almería to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Barcelona to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Cieza to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Dehesa de Campoamor to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Guardamar de la Segura to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Málaga Airport to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Molina de Segura to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Murcia to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Puerto Lumbreras to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Tarragona to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Toledo (ES) to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Torrevieja to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Valencia to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Zaragoza to Cartagena (Murcia)

