Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartagena Trains

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartagena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cartagena takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) 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.

7h 30m
Duration: 569 km
Distance: €86
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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5h 49m

€54–155

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartagena train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

7:42 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
6:42 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

12:10 AM → 11:16 AM
11h 6m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

12:10 AM → 11:16 AM
11h 6m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

12:10 AM → 11:16 AM
11h 6m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

12:10 AM → 11:16 AM
11h 6m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

12:10 AM → 11:16 AM
11h 6m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
6:42 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

12:10 AM → 11:16 AM
11h 6m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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