The average train between Vigo and Cartagena takes 13h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Vigo 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 3 times a day between Vigo and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vigo is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vigo to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Vigo station and arriving at Cartagena station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
Vigo to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Vigo Urzaiz station.
Vigo to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Vigo to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Ouigo.
The distance between Vigo and Cartagena is 836.5 km. The road distance is 1,198 km.
You can take a train from Vigo Urzaiz to Cartagena via Madrid Chamartín and Murcia Del Carmen in around 9h 30m.