The average train between Cartagena and Bilbao takes 14h 17m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Cartagena and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 14h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Bilbao station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
Cartagena to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Cartagena to Bilbao train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Ouigo.
The distance between Cartagena and Bilbao is 650.1 km. The road distance is 1,049 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Bilbao-Abando via Murcia Del Carmen and Madrid Chamartín in around 11h 21m.
