The average train between Santander and Cartagena takes 15h 56m and the fastest train takes 13h 29m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Santander and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 7:05 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 15h 56m. 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 Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
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, Ouigo and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and Cartagena is 693.6 km. The road distance is 999 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 9h 57m.
