What is the cheapest way to get from Split to Cartagena?

The cheapest way to get from Split to Cartagena is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 43h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Split to Cartagena?

The fastest way to get from Split to Cartagena is to fly and bus which takes 11h 3m and costs €110 - €300.

How far is it from Split to Cartagena?

The distance between Split and Cartagena is 1677 km. The road distance is 2329.7 km.

How do I travel from Split to Cartagena without a car?

The best way to get from Split to Cartagena without a car is to bus via Barcelona which takes 43h 45m and costs €150 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Split to Cartagena?

It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Split to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Cartagena bus from?

Split to Cartagena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Split to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Split to Cartagena is to bus via Barcelona which takes 43h 45m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €370 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Split to Cartagena bus arrive?

Split to Cartagena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Can I drive from Split to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Cartagena is 2330 km. It takes approximately 25h to drive from Split to Cartagena.

How do I get a bus ticket from Split to Cartagena?

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Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Split to Cartagena - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

Q: Is there a direct bus between Split and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Cartagena via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 45m.

There are 9 ways to get from Split to Cartagena by plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane SPU - ALC
2. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagenabus
11h 3m
€113–297
Fly Split Airport to Murcia Corvera Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU)plane SPU - RMU
11h 29m
€89–362
Bus via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagenabus
43h 45m
€152–353
Drive 2,329.7 km
1. Drive from Split to Cartagenacar 2,329.7 km
25h
€366–528
Fly Split Airport to Valencia Airport, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane SPU - VLC
2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Cartagenatrain
13h 40m
€118–378
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane ZAG - ALC
3. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagenabus
14h 33m
€97–344
Shuttle to Dubrovnik Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Split to Dubrovnikshuttle
2. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane DBV - ALC
3. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagenabus
18h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Central Bus Station to Murcia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagenabus
43h 45m
€93–165
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Barcelona Sants Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ave
6. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic
47h 9m
€153–360

Split to Cartagena by bus

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43h 45mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Split to Cartagena.

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Distance: 1,677.3 km
Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Cartagena via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia in around 43h 45m. Alternatively, easyJet, Jet2.com, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU) 5 times a week.

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