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Trip Overview

The average train between Cartagena and Barcelona takes 12h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Barcelona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 39m
Duration
685 km
Distance
€101
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Cartagena to Barcelona train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cartagena and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros9h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros17h 26m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros11h 29m • 1 change
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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros9h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros17h 26m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros11h 29m • 1 change
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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros9h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros17h 26m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros11h 29m • 1 change
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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros9h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros17h 26m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros9h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros20h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros9h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros17h 26m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros11h 29m • 1 change
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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros9h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cartagena to Barcelona? 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 Cartagena to Barcelona.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 685.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

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

You can take a train from Cartagena to Barcelona-Sants via Estació del Nord in around 9h 10m.

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