The average train between Madrid Atocha Station and Cartagena takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Atocha Station 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 4 times a day between Madrid Atocha Station and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Atocha Station is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Atocha Station to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Madrid Atocha Station station and arriving at Cartagena station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Madrid Atocha Station to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Madrid Atocha Station to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Cartagena is 389 km. The road distance is 568 km.
You can take a vehicle from Madrid Atocha Station to Cartagena via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 5h 55m.