The average train between Cartagena and Badajoz takes 14h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Badajoz. 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 3 times a day between Cartagena and Badajoz. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Badajoz at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Badajoz. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Badajoz station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
Cartagena to Badajoz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Badajoz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Badajoz station.
Book your Cartagena to Badajoz train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Cartagena and Badajoz is 541.3 km. The road distance is 1,021 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Badajoz via Murcia Del Carmen and Madrid Chamartín in around 11h 5m.