Madrid (Station) to Cartagena Trains

Madrid (Station) to Cartagena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid (Station) and Cartagena takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid (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.

6h 58m
Duration: 565 km
Distance: €89
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmentrain 6564 / ...
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5h 52m

€55–157

Madrid (Station) to Cartagena train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Madrid (Station) and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Gregorio Marañon and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
3:50 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
6:52 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

2:01 AM → 11:16 AM
9h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
3:50 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

2:01 AM → 11:16 AM
9h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
3:50 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

2:01 AM → 11:16 AM
9h 14m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
3:52 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

2:01 AM → 11:16 AM
9h 14m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
3:52 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
6:47 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
13h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

2:01 AM → 11:16 AM
9h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
3:50 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

2:01 AM → 11:16 AM
9h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
3:50 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes

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