The average train between Barcelona and Cartagena takes 12h 37m and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona 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 and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Alacant/Alicante Terminal and take an average of 12h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants station and arriving at Cartagena station via Alacant/Alicante Terminal station and Murcia Del Carmen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
Barcelona to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
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The distance between Barcelona and Cartagena is 500.1 km. The road distance is 608 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Cartagena via Alacant/Alicante Terminal and Murcia Del Carmen in around 8h 31m.
