The average train between Cartagena and Alicante takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Alicante. 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 every 4 hours between Cartagena and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Alicante at 7:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Alicante station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Cartagena to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Cartagena to Alicante train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Cartagena and Alicante is 93.4 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Murcia Del Carmen in around 2h 41m.