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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Cartagena is to fly and bus which costs €110 - €350 and takes 11h 33m.

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 33m and costs €110 - €350.

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 Zagreb - Bus Station, Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 25m.

How far is it from Split to Cartagena?

The distance between Split and Cartagena is 1658 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 and train via Madrid which takes 39h 57m and costs €270 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 17h 9m 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 Promet Makarska, depart from Split Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Split to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Split to Cartagena is to fly which takes 17h 9m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €330 and takes 43h 25m.

Where does the Split to Cartagena bus arrive?

Split to Cartagena bus services, operated by Promet Makarska, arrive at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Can I drive from Split to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Cartagena is 2330 km. It takes approximately 25h 5m 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 1606+ hotels available in Cartagena.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Split to Cartagena by plane, bus, train, car, 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 to Murcia Corvera Airport
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU)plane SPU - RMU
17h 9m
€139–452
Fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
cheapest
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 33m
€112–349
Bus, train via Madrid
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Venezia, Tronchettobus
2. Take the bus from Venice to Perpignanbus
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ave
5. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic
39h 57m
€277–500
Drive 2,329.7 km
1. Drive from Split to Cartagenacar 2,329.7 km
25h 5m
€367–530
Fly 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
€116–383
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Girona to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur
4. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cartagenatrain Ic
42h 13m
€196–362
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Murciabus
4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagenabus
43h 25m
€181–324
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Padovashuttle
3. Take the bus from Padova to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
4. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Cartagenabus
46h 36m
€368–876
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Barcelona - Airport Prat T1bus
4. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
5. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Cartagenatrain Ic
2d 5h
€370–632

Split to Cartagena by bus and train

5Weekly Services

39h 57mAverage Duration

€277Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,658.4 km
Duration: 17h 9m

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

easyJet, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Cartagena via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, Zagreb - Bus Station, Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Murcia, and Estación de Autobuses de Murcia in around 43h 25m.

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