The average train between Valencia and Cartagena takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Valencia 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 5 times a day between Valencia and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valencia is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Alacant/Alicante Terminal and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Valencia to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Valencia station and arriving at Cartagena station via Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Valencia to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Estació del Nord station.
Valencia to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Valencia to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Valencia and Cartagena is 231.7 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Estació del Nord to Cartagena via Alacant/Alicante Terminal and Murcia Del Carmen in around 5h 20m.