The average train between Palencia and Cartagena takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia 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 Palencia and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palencia is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
Palencia to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Palencia to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Ouigo and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Palencia and Cartagena is 575.4 km. The road distance is 786 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 7h 1m.