The average train between Alcalá de Henares and Cartagena takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Alcalá de Henares to Cartagena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Alcalá de Henares and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alcalá de Henares is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alcalá de Henares to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Alcalá de Henares station and arriving at Cartagena station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Alcalá de Henares to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Alcalá de Henares to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Alcalá de Henares to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Ouigo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alcalá de Henares and Cartagena is 379.9 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Alcalá de Henares to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 6h 8m.