The average train between San Fernando and Cartagena takes 16h 10m and the fastest train takes 13h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from San Fernando 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 San Fernando and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Fernando is at 6:13 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 16h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from San Fernando 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.
No, there is no direct train from San Fernando to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from San Fernando station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
San Fernando to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bahia Sur station.
San Fernando to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your San Fernando to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between San Fernando and Cartagena is 479.3 km. The road distance is 1,177 km.
You can take a train from Bahia Sur to Cartagena via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 10h 28m.