The average train between Villena and Cartagena takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Villena 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 Villena and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villena is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Villena to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Villena station and arriving at Cartagena station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Villena to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Villena Av station.
Villena to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your Villena to Cartagena train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Villena and Cartagena is 115.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Villena Av to Cartagena via Murcia Del Carmen in around 3h 12m.