Bus Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia): Compare prices and save money

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.

today

$49

tomorrow

$42

Wednesday

$45

Thursday

$43

Friday

Saturday

$50

Sunday

$53

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	1:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/7/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/7/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	6h 35m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	7:05 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/7/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/7/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
ALSA	5h 45m	5:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	11:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/7/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
ALSA	5h 20m	4:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	9:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/7/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) via Murcia, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Interbus
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:45 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Cartagena (Murcia)
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Interbus goes from Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) at 9/8/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	5h 45m	5:30 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	11:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
ALSA	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	1:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	5h 20m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	5:50 AM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	6h 35m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:05 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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 9/8/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) via Murcia, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Interbus
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:45 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Cartagena (Murcia)
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Interbus goes from Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) at 9/8/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	1:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	6h 35m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	7:05 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
ALSA	5h 45m	5:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	11:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
ALSA	5h 20m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	5:50 AM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	5h 20m	4:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	9:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) via Murcia, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Interbus
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:45 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Cartagena (Murcia)
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Interbus goes from Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) at 9/8/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	1:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	6h 35m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:05 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
ALSA	5h 45m	5:30 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	11:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
ALSA	5h 20m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	5:50 AM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	5h 20m	4:30 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) via Murcia, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Interbus
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:45 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Cartagena (Murcia)
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Interbus goes from Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) at 9/8/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	5h 20m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	5:50 AM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	1:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	6h 35m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:05 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
ALSA	5h 45m	5:30 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	11:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
ALSA	5h 20m	4:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	9:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) via Murcia, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Interbus
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:45 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Cartagena (Murcia)
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Interbus goes from Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) at 9/8/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	5h 20m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	5:50 AM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	5h 20m	8:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	1:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
ALSA	6h 35m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	7:05 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
ALSA	5h 45m	5:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	11:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
ALSA	5h 20m	4:30 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	9:50 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from ALSA goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) via Murcia, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Interbus
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:45 PM
  
  Murcia
  Bus Station
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Cartagena (Murcia)
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Interbus goes from Bus Station, Murcia (Spain) at 9/8/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $27

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) is $12 on 9/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia)

See here how frequent the connections between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia) are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia). Monday 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 53 buses from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia), while Night sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia), with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 14 times every day by bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia) starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	241.5 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)

Every day, 14 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 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$67

Tuesday 09/08

$42

Wednesday 09/09

$67

Thursday 09/10

$58

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$57

Sunday 09/13

$58

Monday 09/14

$67

Tuesday 09/15

$43

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$67

Friday 09/18

$67

Saturday 09/19

$67

Sunday 09/20

$48

Monday 09/21

$58

Tuesday 09/22

$58

Wednesday 09/23

$58

Thursday 09/24

$45

Friday 09/25

$51

Saturday 09/26

$53

Sunday 09/27

$58

Monday 09/28

$58

Tuesday 09/29

$12

Wednesday 09/30

$67

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia), for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia). Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia), with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

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).

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Bus Station

Av. Trovero Marín s/n

Bus Stop

P.º Alfonso XIII 55

Escombreras

Venta de la Virgen

Carr. de Murcia

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 $12 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 $12 and $96. 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 14 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 $49. 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 8:30 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 14 daily trips between Madrid and Cartagena (Murcia). With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)

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!