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.
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 8:30 AM | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 1:50 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Basic | $41 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 6h 35m | 12:30 PM | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 7:05 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Basic | $41 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 12:30 AM | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 5:50 AM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Basic | $51 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 45m | 5:30 PM | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 11:15 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Basic | $51 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 4:30 PM | Madrid | Sur Bus Station | 9:50 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Basic | $76 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $76 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 | 12:30 AM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 5:50 AM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 8:30 AM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 1:50 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 6h 35m | 12:30 PM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 7:05 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| ALSA | 5h 45m | 5:30 PM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 11:15 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 4:30 PM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 9:50 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $77 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 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 | 5:30 PM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 11:15 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $37 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 12:30 AM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 5:50 AM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 8:30 AM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 1:50 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 6h 35m | 12:30 PM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 7:05 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 4:30 PM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 9:50 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $52 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 8:30 AM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 1:50 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 6h 35m | 12:30 PM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 7:05 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| ALSA | 5h 45m | 5:30 PM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 11:15 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 12:30 AM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 5:50 AM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $48 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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| ALSA | 5h 20m | 4:30 PM | Madrid | Mendez Alvaro Train Station | 9:50 PM | Cartagena (Murcia) | Bus Station | Economy | $53 |
A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) is $17 on 12/14/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia)
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses 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 buses from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia), while Morning sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia), with 8 offers.
Facts about the bus 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 $17!
| Cheapest Bus | $17 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 20m |
| Earliest Bus | 12:30 AM |
| Latest Bus | 5:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 10 Ø |
| Distance | 241.5 miles |
| Bus Companies | ALSA |
Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
Every day, 10 buses from 1 bus 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
11/30
Monday
12/01
Tuesday
12/02
Wednesday
12/03
Thursday
12/04
Friday
12/05
$41
Saturday
12/06
Sunday
12/07
Monday
12/08
$47
Tuesday
12/09
$22
Wednesday
12/10
$38
Thursday
12/11
Friday
12/12
Saturday
12/13
$41
Sunday
12/14
$17
Monday
12/15
Tuesday
12/16
Wednesday
12/17
Thursday
12/18
Friday
12/19
Saturday
12/20
$47
Sunday
12/21
Monday
12/22
$47
Tuesday
12/23
Wednesday
12/24
Thursday
12/25
Friday
12/26
Saturday
12/27
The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
With a price starting from $22, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia). Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.
Night
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia), with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.
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 buses from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) are also emptier.All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia)
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia).
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
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Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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) bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 5h 45m to reach Cartagena (Murcia). Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)?
This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $104. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cartagena (Murcia).
On average, how many connections are available from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) each day?
Every day, the Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) take?
The fastest bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) is offered by ALSA and takes 5h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $51. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)?
The earliest bus arriving in Cartagena (Murcia) from Madrid starts at 12:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)?
The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for Cartagena (Murcia) starts at 5:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Madrid Cartagena (Murcia) route?
When traveling by bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia), passengers can travel with ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madrid Cartagena (Murcia) bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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)
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