The average train between Cartagena and Cantabria takes 13h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Cantabria. 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 Cantabria. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Cantabria at 5:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 13h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cartagena to Cantabria? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Cantabria station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
Cartagena to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Cartagena to Cantabria train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Ouigo.
The distance between Cartagena and Cantabria is 671 km. The road distance is 999 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Santander via Murcia Del Carmen and Madrid Chamartín in around 10h 30m.