The average train between Paris and Cartagena takes 25h 50m and the fastest train takes 24h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 Paris and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 2:42 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 3:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Cartagena station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
Paris to Cartagena train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Cartagena train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Paris to Cartagena train tickets online with TGV inOui, Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Paris and Cartagena is 1,279.7 km. The road distance is 1,767 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Cartagena via Barcelona-Sants, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 16h 20m.