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Bilbao to Cartagena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bilbao and Cartagena takes 26h 6m and the fastest train takes 25h 32m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bilbao 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.

26h 6m
Duration
1,049 km
Distance
€167
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Bilbao to Cartagena train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Bilbao and Cartagena. The service departs Bilbao at 6:53 AM in the morning, which arrives into Cartagena at 08:25:00. All services require a transfer at Burgos Rosa De Lima and take an average of 26h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros25h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros25h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros25h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros25h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros28h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Cartagena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,049.3 km
  • Duration: 26h 6m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Cartagena via Burgos Rosa De Lima and Murcia Del Carmen in around 10h 46m.

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