The average train between Cartagena and Cuenca takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Cuenca. 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 4 times a day between Cartagena and Cuenca. 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 Cuenca at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Cuenca station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Cartagena to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Book your Cartagena to Cuenca train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Ouigo.
The distance between Cartagena and Cuenca is 291.2 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Murcia Del Carmen in around 4h 56m.