The average train between Bilbao and Cartagena takes 15h 30m 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.
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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
Bilbao to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
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The distance between Bilbao and Cartagena is 650.1 km. The road distance is 1,049 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 10h 10m.
