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Cartagena to Mérida trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cartagena and Mérida takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 6m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cartagena to Mérida. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 18m
Duration
962 km
Distance
€141
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Cartagena to Mérida train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Cartagena and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Mérida at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros19h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros10h 6m • 3 changes
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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros10h 15m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros19h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cartagena to Mérida? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 962.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Spain and Mérida, Spain?

You can take a train from Cartagena to Merida via Murcia Del Carmen, Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 10h 23m.

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