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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Cartagena takes 43h 6m and the fastest train takes 30h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Rotterdam 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.

43h 6m
Duration
2,217 km
Distance
€561
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Rotterdam to Cartagena train times

Trains run once daily between Rotterdam and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 43h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros33h 15m • 5 changes
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    Arrives +3 days

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros2d 13h • 5 changes
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    Arrives +4 days

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros3d 12h • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros30h 57m • 5 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros36h 27m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros30h 57m • 5 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros36h 27m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros30h 57m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Cartagena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,216.8 km
  • Duration: 43h 6m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cartagena via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 20h 18m.

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