The average train between Mataró and Cartagena takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Mataró 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 3 times a day between Mataró and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mataró is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Mataró to Cartagena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mataró to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Mataró station and arriving at Cartagena station via Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
Mataró to Cartagena train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Mataró to Cartagena train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Mataró to Cartagena train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Mataró and Cartagena is 527.3 km. The road distance is 721 km.
You can take a train from Mataró to Cartagena via Barcelona-Sants, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 10h 15m.