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Cartagena to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Cartagena and Bilbao takes 17h 53m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cartagena to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 53m
Duration
1,049 km
Distance
€167
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Cartagena to Bilbao train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Cartagena and Bilbao. The service departs Cartagena at 5:09 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 23:02:00. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 17h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros17h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros17h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros17h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros17h 53m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cartagena to Bilbao? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,049.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cartagena to Bilbao-Abando via Murcia Del Carmen and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 11h 20m.

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