The average train between Mérida and Cartagena takes 14h 26m and the fastest train takes 11h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Mérida 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 twice daily between Mérida and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mérida is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 14h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Mérida station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
Mérida to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.
Mérida to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
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The distance between Mérida and Cartagena is 489.9 km. The road distance is 962 km.
You can take a train from Merida to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 9h 53m.
