The average train between Cartagena and Málaga takes 10h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Málaga. 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 Málaga. 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 Málaga at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Málaga station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
Cartagena to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Cartagena to Málaga train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cartagena and Málaga is 319.8 km. The road distance is 1,080 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Murcia Del Carmen, Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 8h 30m.