The average train between Cartagena and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 36h 25m and the fastest train takes 32h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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 Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Estació del Nord and take an average of 36h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Estació del Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 25m.
Cartagena to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Cartagena to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cartagena and Cherbourg-Octeville is 1,339.1 km. The road distance is 2,134 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Cherbourg via Estació del Nord, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 20h 43m.