The average train between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Cartagena takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona Airport (BCN) 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 3 times a day between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona Airport (BCN) is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Airport (BCN) station and arriving at Cartagena station via Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cartagena train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cartagena train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cartagena train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Cartagena is 487.9 km. The road distance is 701 km.
You can take a train from El Prat Aeroport to Cartagena via Barcelona-Sants, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 9h 49m.