The average train between Pamplona and Cartagena takes 15h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Pamplona 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 Pamplona and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pamplona is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 15h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Pamplona station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
Pamplona to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
Pamplona to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Pamplona to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pamplona and Cartagena is 582.2 km. The road distance is 1,008 km.
You can take a train from Pamplona to Cartagena via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 9h 30m.