The average train between Cádiz and Cartagena takes 16h 22m and the fastest train takes 13h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cádiz 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 Cádiz and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cádiz is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 16h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cádiz to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Cádiz station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
Cádiz to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cadiz station.
Cádiz to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Cádiz to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cádiz and Cartagena is 485.5 km. The road distance is 1,190 km.
You can take a train from Cadiz to Cartagena via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 10h 41m.