Madrid to Cartagena Trains

Madrid to Cartagena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Cartagena takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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.

5h 42m
Duration: 559 km
Distance: €86
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmentrain 6564 / ...
Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain Ic / ...

4h 40m

€54–144

Madrid to Cartagena train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Madrid and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

10:00 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 19m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:15 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
13h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:34 PM
4h 19m • 1 change

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