The average train between Gijón and Cartagena takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Gijón 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 Gijón and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gijón is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gijón to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Gijón station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Gijón to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Gijon station.
Gijón to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Gijón to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Ouigo.
The distance between Gijón and Cartagena is 768.3 km. The road distance is 1,060 km.
You can take a train from Gijon to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 9h 30m.