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Málaga to Cartagena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Málaga and Cartagena takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga 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.

11h 9m
Duration
1,080 km
Distance
€164
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
  3. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train Ic
8h 38m
€102–291

Málaga to Cartagena train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Málaga and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,079.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cartagena via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 8h 38m.

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