Cartagena to Madrid (Station) Trains

Cartagena to Madrid (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cartagena and Madrid (Station) takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Madrid (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.

5h 42m
Duration: 565 km
Distance: €89
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid Chamartíntrain 6535 / ...

5h 30m

€55–157

Cartagena to Madrid (Station) train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cartagena and Madrid (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 (Station) at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

11:55 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:34 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:00 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes

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