The average train between Alcobendas and Cartagena takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Alcobendas 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 5 times a day between Alcobendas and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alcobendas is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alcobendas to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Alcobendas station and arriving at Cartagena station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Alcobendas to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Alcobendas to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Alcobendas to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alcobendas and Cartagena is 399.4 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 5h 53m.