The average train between Valladolid and Cartagena takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Valladolid 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 4 times a day between Valladolid and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valladolid is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Valladolid to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Valladolid station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Valladolid to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Valladolid station.
Valladolid to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Valladolid to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Ouigo.
The distance between Valladolid and Cartagena is 552.4 km. The road distance is 738 km.
You can take a train from Valladolid to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 6h 39m.