The average train between Nîmes and Cartagena takes 23h 16m and the fastest train takes 21h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Nîmes 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 twice daily between Nîmes and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 9:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nîmes is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 3:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Nîmes station and arriving at Cartagena station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 16m.
Nîmes to Cartagena train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
Nîmes to Cartagena train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Nîmes to Cartagena train tickets online with TGV inOui, Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Nîmes and Cartagena is 826 km. The road distance is 1,081 km.
You can take a train from Nimes to Cartagena via Barcelona-Sants, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 12h 52m.