The average train between León and Cartagena takes 11h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from León 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 León and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from León is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from León to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from León station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
León to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.
León to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your León to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Ouigo and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between León and Cartagena is 678.3 km. The road distance is 901 km.
You can take a train from Leon to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 7h 30m.