Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Estación de Malaga (Centro) | Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Estación de Malaga (Centro) | Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Estación de Malaga (Centro) | Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Estación de Malaga (Centro) | Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Estación de Malaga (Centro) | Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Málaga to Cartagena
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cartagena. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$80 - $89 | Average Duration7h 45m | 8kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$31 - $73 | Average Duration4h 10m | 13kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Málaga and Cartagena?
Stops in Málaga
- APaseo de los Tilos, 21, 29006 Málaga, Málaga, Spain
- CAvenida de Manuel Agustín Heredia, 2, 29001 Málaga, Spain
- DCalle Blas de Lezo, 23, 29011 Málaga, Spain
- EAv de Jorge Silvela, 72 , 29014 Málaga, Spain
- FAv. Santiago Ramón y Cajal, 146, 29014 Málaga, Spain
Stops in Cartagena
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Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
Estación de autobuses de Cartagena, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
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Based on 60818 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $80
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Málaga to Cartagena by bus
What is the travel distance from Málaga to Cartagena?
It's about 321 km (199 miles) from Málaga to Cartagena.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Málaga to Cartagena?
Buses departing from Estación de Malaga (Centro) in Málaga will take you to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena in Cartagena.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Málaga to Cartagena was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $72To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Málaga to Cartagena, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $72 to $80 for a bus ticket from Málaga to Cartagena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-11-28.
