The average train between Zafra and Cartagena takes 22h 55m and the fastest train takes 20h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Zafra 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 Zafra and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 2:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zafra is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 8:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Caceres and take an average of 22h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zafra to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Zafra station and arriving at Cartagena station via Caceres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
Zafra to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Zafra Feria station.
Zafra to Cartagena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cartagena station.
The distance between Zafra and Cartagena is 484.4 km. The road distance is 1,025 km.
You can take a train from Zafra Feria to Cartagena via Caceres, Madrid Chamartín, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 12h.