Bus Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia): Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) from various bus operators like ALSA for the next days.

today

$55

tomorrow

$55

Monday

Tuesday

$54

Wednesday

Thursday

$50

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 25m	6:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
ALSA	9h 45m	8:30 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/25/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
ALSA	9h 15m	9:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	9h 5m	9:10 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/25/2026 9:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
ALSA	8h 10m	11:15 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/25/2026 11:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) via Granada, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  6h 25m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Malaga
  Bus Station
  
  2:45 PM
  
  Granada
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Granada (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- ALSA
  
  4h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Granada
  Bus Station
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Cartagena (Murcia)
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Granada (Spain) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 25m	6:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
ALSA	9h 45m	8:30 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
ALSA	9h 15m	9:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	8h 10m	11:15 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/26/2026 11:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
ALSA	7h 30m	4:00 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	11:30 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) via Granada, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  6h 25m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Malaga
  Bus Station
  
  2:45 PM
  
  Granada
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Granada (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- ALSA
  
  4h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Granada
  Bus Station
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Cartagena (Murcia)
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Granada (Spain) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 25m	6:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
ALSA	9h 45m	8:30 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
ALSA	9h 15m	9:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	8h 50m	9:25 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
ALSA	8h 10m	11:15 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/28/2026 11:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) via Granada, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  7h 35m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Malaga
  Bus Station
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Granada
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/29/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Granada (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- ALSA
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Granada
  Bus Station
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Cartagena (Murcia)
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Granada (Spain) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 45m	12:45 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
ALSA	7h 25m	6:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
ALSA	9h 45m	8:30 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
ALSA	9h 15m	9:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	8h 50m	9:25 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Cartagena (Murcia)	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 7/30/2026 9:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Malaga and Cartagena (Murcia)

See here how frequent the connections between Malaga and Cartagena (Murcia) are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia). Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Malaga and Cartagena (Murcia).

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 23 buses from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia), while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Malaga and Cartagena (Murcia), with 13 offers.

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The cheapest bus for the 7/30/2026 costs just $50, from ALSA

Facts about the bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 9 times every day by bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) in one click! Book your bus ticket from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) starting from $50!

Cheapest Bus	$50
Fastest Bus	6h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	4:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	198.7 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave Malaga for Cartagena (Murcia): in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$82

Sunday 07/26

$55

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$54

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$50

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$50

Sunday 08/02

$56

Monday 08/03

$51

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$56

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$56

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$56

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia), for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $50, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia). Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $55.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia), with $50. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

How to save money travelling from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia), compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Malaga and Cartagena (Murcia)

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Malaga and Cartagena (Murcia).

Bus Station

C. Eguiluz 5

Muelle Heredia

Plaza del Obispo

Plaza Obispo 5

Paseo del Parque (Plaza Marina)

Rosaleda

Av. de Jorge Silvela 70

Bus Station

Av. Trovero Marín s/n

Bus Stop

P.º Alfonso XIII, 61 61

Escombreras

Venta de la Virgen

Carr. de Murcia

Service and Comfort on the bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)? Or which bus companies serve the route Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) bus

How much does a Malaga Cartagena (Murcia) bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $50 and takes 7h 45m to reach Cartagena (Murcia). Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $50 and $95. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cartagena (Murcia).

On average, how many connections are available from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) each day?

Every day, the Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) take?

The fastest bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) is offered by ALSA and takes 6h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $55. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)?

The earliest bus arriving in Cartagena (Murcia) from Malaga starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)?

The latest bus trip departing from Malaga for Cartagena (Murcia) starts at 4:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Malaga Cartagena (Murcia) route?

When traveling by bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia), passengers can travel with ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Malaga and Cartagena (Murcia)?

You can check all the direct connections between Malaga and Cartagena (Murcia) by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA.

What can I take with me on the Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Malaga Cartagena (Murcia) bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Malaga Cartagena (Murcia) bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia) on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Malaga to Cartagena (Murcia)

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Malaga and to Cartagena (Murcia)

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Malaga and to Cartagena (Murcia). Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!