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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Cartagena takes 37h 28m 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.

37h 28m
Duration
2,217 km
Distance
€574
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 37h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 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 Thursday, November 12, 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 Viajeros39h 18m • 5 changes

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

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.

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  • Distance: 2,216.8 km
  • Duration: 37h 28m

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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