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Trip Overview

The average train between Bilbao and Cartagena takes 15h 40m and the fastest train takes 13h 41m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

15h 40m
Duration
1,049 km
Distance
€146
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bilbao to Cartagena train times

Trains run twice daily between Bilbao and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 15h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe Viajeros13h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe Viajeros13h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe Viajeros13h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe Viajeros13h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros18h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe Viajeros13h 41m • 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.

Map of how to get from Bilbao to Cartagena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,049.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 10h 9m.

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