What is the travel distance from Albacete to Cartagena?

The distance between the two cities is 107 miles (171 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albacete to Cartagena?

The majority of buses traveling from Albacete to Cartagena start their journey at Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete and wind up at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cartagena?

Once in Cartagena, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Basilio de Palenque, Getsemani Neighborhood, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena Walled City and Bazurto Market.

Bus Albacete to Cartagena from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albacete to Cartagena on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 30m	1:50pm	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 50m	7:05pm	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	7:20pm	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 30m	9:50pm	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 30m	11:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albacete to Cartagena

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cartagena. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $42	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $23	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albacete and Cartagena?

Stops in Albacete

A
Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete
Calle Federico García Lorca, s/n - 02001 Albacete
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B
Calle Federico García Lorca
Calle Federico García Lorca, 1, 02001 Albacete, Spain
C
Terreno Diseminados
Terreno Diseminados, 159, 02008 Albacete, Spain
D
Albacete
Bajada de San Juan Evangelista, 3, 02001 Albacete, Spain

Stops in Cartagena

A
Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena
Estación de autobuses de Cartagena, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
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Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,815 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60815 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $27

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albacete to Cartagena by bus

What is the travel distance from Albacete to Cartagena?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albacete to Cartagena?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cartagena?

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The cheapest trip from Albacete to Cartagena was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albacete to Cartagena, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $37 for a bus ticket from Albacete to Cartagena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-28.