The average train between Ferrol and Cartagena takes 15h 35m and the fastest train takes 11h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Ferrol to Cartagena. 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 Ferrol and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ferrol is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at La Coruna-San Cristobal and take an average of 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ferrol to Cartagena? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrol to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Ferrol station and arriving at Cartagena station via La Coruna-San Cristobal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
Ferrol to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Ferrol station.
Ferrol to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Ferrol to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Ouigo.
The distance between Ferrol and Cartagena is 895 km. The road distance is 1,235 km.
You can take a train from El Ferrol to Cartagena via La Coruna-San Cristobal, Madrid Chamartín, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 11h 27m.