The average train between Cartagena and Barcelona takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cartagena and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Barcelona-Sants station via Murcia Del Carmen station and Alacant/Alicante Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
Cartagena to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
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The distance between Cartagena and Barcelona is 500.1 km. The road distance is 607 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Barcelona-Sants via Murcia Del Carmen and Alacant/Alicante Terminal in around 9h 30m.
