The average train between Rotterdam and Cartagena takes 34h 17m and the fastest train takes 29h 31m. 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.
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 34h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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29h 31m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Cartagena station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 17m.
Rotterdam to Cartagena train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Cartagena train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Rotterdam to Cartagena train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Cartagena is 1,648.3 km. The road distance is 2,210 km.
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 27m.