The average train between Cartagena and Barcelona takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. 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 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

11h 29m • 1 change

8h 56m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 26m • 1 change

11h 29m • 1 change

8h 56m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 26m • 1 change
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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 station via Estació del Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
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.
Book your Cartagena to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Cartagena and Barcelona is 500.1 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Barcelona-Sants via Estació del Nord in around 9h 2m.