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La Rochelle to Cartagena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Cartagena takes 35h 7m and the fastest train takes 26h 57m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from La Rochelle 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.

35h 7m
Duration
1,554 km
Distance
€274
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

La Rochelle to Cartagena train times

Trains run 5 times a week between La Rochelle and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 35h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros36h 42m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros26h 57m • 5 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros38h 35m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros36h 42m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros36h 42m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,553.8 km
  • Duration: 35h 7m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cartagena via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, Burgos Rosa De Lima, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 19h 35m.

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