What is the distance between Lyon and Cartagena?

About 638 miles (1028 km) separate Lyon and Cartagena.

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

If you're headed to Cartagena from Lyon, chances are that your bus will leave from Perrache and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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 Getsemani Neighborhood, San Basilio de Palenque, Palace of Inquisition, Rosario Islands and Castillo San Felipe de Barajas.

Bus Lyon to Cartagena from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lyon to Cartagena on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	1d 2h	11:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	1d 2h	11:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	1d 2h	11:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	1d 2h	11:15pm	CARTAGENA	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	1d 2h	11:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena	No tags

Get from Lyon to Cartagena

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

636 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Cartagena?

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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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

4.5/560,830 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60830 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 $155

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Cartagena by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Lyon to Cartagena was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $147

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

You can expect to pay from $147 to $147 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Cartagena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $147 which is on 2025-11-27.