The average train between Cartagena and Madrid Atocha Station takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Madrid Atocha Station. 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 Madrid Atocha Station. 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 Madrid Atocha Station at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Madrid Atocha Station. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Madrid Atocha Station station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Cartagena to Madrid Atocha Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Madrid Atocha Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Cartagena to Madrid Atocha Station train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cartagena and Madrid Atocha Station is 389 km. The road distance is 568 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Madrid Atocha Station via Murcia Del Carmen, Madrid Chamartín, and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías in around 5h 30m.