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Santander to Cartagena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Cartagena takes 16h 2m and the fastest train takes 13h 46m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

16h 2m
Duration
999 km
Distance
€151
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Madrid

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  1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
  2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
  3. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train Ic
9h 43m
€109–237

Santander to Cartagena train times

Trains run twice daily between Santander and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 16h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 999.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 2m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 9h 43m.

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