The average train between Santander and Cartagena takes 25h 48m and the fastest train takes 25h 20m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santander 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 6 times a week between Santander and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:05 AM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Segovia Guiomar and take an average of 25h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Cartagena station via Segovia Guiomar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 48m.
Santander to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Santander to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and Cartagena is 693.6 km. The road distance is 1,000 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Cartagena via Segovia Guiomar and Murcia Del Carmen in around 10h 36m.