The average train between Cartagena and Santander takes 14h 11m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena to Santander. 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 3 times a day between Cartagena and Santander. 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 Santander at 6:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 14h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Santander station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
Cartagena to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Cartagena to Santander train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Cartagena and Santander is 693.6 km. The road distance is 999 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Santander via Murcia Del Carmen and Madrid Chamartín in around 10h 27m.