Bus Stry - Cartagena
timetable and tickets online

Bus service between Ukraine and Spain is one of the most popular routes among migrant workers and displaced people. Every week, buses of the carriers LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O. depart from Stry to Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Malaga, Bilbao and dozens of other Spanish cities. You can buy a ticket for the bus Stry - Cartagena via the official aggregator e-vokzal.com.

Carriers on the route

LUX-REISEN BIS route: via Poland and Germany

LUX-REISEN BIS trips cross the border at Smilnytsia/Krościenko, then run through Poland (Kraków, Katowice, Wrocław) and Germany (Dresden, Karlsruhe) to France and Catalonia, where they also branch — to Madrid (via Sabadell, Lleida, Zaragoza) or to Malaga (via Valencia, Alicante, Murcia).

Scheduled travel time is 2 days 2 h 30 min; the actual time depends on border queues.

Boarding: Bus Station No. 1. Arrival: Repsol Gas Station.

The weekly timetable of all trips, days of operation and intermediate stops are in the trip cards above: pick a date in the calendar next to the «Buy» button.

Why Spain is a popular destination from Ukraine

Spain is one of the largest host countries for Ukrainians in Europe: over 226–236 thousand people have received temporary protection, fourth after Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. The largest Ukrainian communities are in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Malaga; in Andalusia and Murcia many Ukrainians work in agriculture, in Catalonia — in services. This explains the weekly demand for direct bus services from dozens of Ukrainian cities.

Where the bus goes: main regions of Spain

Madrid is the capital and geographic centre of the country and the final stop of most trips. Catalonia (Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona) is the first Spanish region on every bus's way, an important transport and labour hub. Andalusia (Seville, Malaga, Marbella, Almería) is the destination of southern trips, a region with seasonal work in agriculture and tourism. Northern Spain (Bilbao, Santander, Gijón, Oviedo) — the Basque Country and Asturias, an industrial region served by separate trips.

Beaches, resorts and holidays on the route

The same bus also gives direct access to Spain's main beach resorts, so the ticket works not only for work or relocation but also for a holiday or visiting family by the sea. The bus reaches the Costa Brava (Girona, Barcelona, Tarragona) right at the start of the Spanish part of the route — sandy beaches and coves of Catalonia. Further south is the Costa Blanca (Benidorm, Alicante, Torrevieja) with the warm Mediterranean and a high season from May to October. Some trips stop right in Malaga and Marbella — the Costa del Sol, Spain's warmest beach region with a swimming season of almost half a year. Seville is not by the sea but is the capital of Andalusia with flamenco, tapas bars and the Alcázar. In the north (Santander, Gijón) the sea is colder and better suited to surfing and green tourism than to a classic beach holiday.

Where to buy a ticket from the city of Stry Ukraine to the city of Cartagena Spain

Tickets are sold officially through the aggregator e-vokzal.com. Here you can check the current timetable, seat availability and book online. After payment you receive an e-ticket — just show it on your phone when boarding.

Documents and border crossing

For a trip from Stry to Spain you need a valid biometric international passport — it gives visa-free entry to the Schengen Area, which includes Spain. Since 10 April 2026 the digital EES system has been in operation at the EU's external borders: biometric data is recorded at the first crossing and paper stamps are no longer used.

During martial law, men aged 18–60 face restrictions on leaving Ukraine, with a list of exemptions (deferment, reservation, disability, large families, study abroad, etc.) — each exemption is confirmed by a separate document, so check your status in «Reserv+» or «Diia» before the trip. Men aged 60 and over travel freely with a passport; border guards only check the military registration document.

We also recommend carrying proof of the purpose of your trip and of sufficient funds, and for a short stay — travel medical insurance (refugees with temporary protection are not asked for it at the border, but for other passengers it makes the check much easier). Drivers help organise border control, but each passenger is personally responsible for having all required documents.

Baggage allowance and discounts

Baggage rules, transport of animals and discounts of other carriers are shown in the trip card and when booking on e-vokzal.com. If you are carrying large luggage or an animal, message us on WhatsApp before buying and we will check with the carrier.

Trips are operated with SETRA, VAN HOOL and VDL coaches (depending on the date and direction).