Barcelona to Cartagena by train
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Overview: trains from Barcelona to Cartagena
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Barcelona to Cartagena train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Barcelona to Cartagena by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Barcelona to Cartagena take around 7 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 498 kilometres.
On weekdays the only train to Cartagena is usually scheduled to depart Barcelona around . This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 1 train per day travelling between the two cities.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$20.80.
We think any time is a great time to visit Cartagena, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cartagena.
Is there a direct train from Barcelona to Cartagena?
Yes, there is a direct train from Barcelona to Cartagena.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from Barcelona to Cartagena?
The Barcelona to Cartagena train travel takes about 7 hours and 45 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Barcelona to Cartagena train times and schedule?
On weekdays the only train to Cartagena is usually scheduled to depart Barcelona around . This is the same at the weekend.
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- From Barcelona to Tarragona From CA$13.65
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Other train journeys to Cartagena
- From Madrid to Cartagena From CA$51.35
- From Murcia to Cartagena From CA$9.10
- From Albacete to Cartagena From CA$26.65
- From Alicante to Cartagena From CA$10.40
- From Valencia to Cartagena From CA$10.40
- From Orihuela to Cartagena From CA$15.60
- From Seville to Cartagena From CA$83.85
- From Granada to Cartagena From CA$113.75
- From Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena From CA$4.55
- From Málaga to Cartagena From CA$107.90
- From Tarragona to Cartagena From CA$89.05
- From Paris to Cartagena From CA$349.70
- From Almería to Cartagena From CA$235.30
- From Zaragoza to Cartagena From CA$72.80
- From Torre-Pacheco to Cartagena From CA$3.25
Other train journeys from Cartagena
- From Cartagena to Madrid From CA$45.50
- From Cartagena to Alicante From CA$25.35
- From Cartagena to Murcia From CA$9.10
- From Cartagena to Albacete From CA$26.65
- From Cartagena to Valencia From CA$26.00
- From Cartagena to Balsicas-Mar Menor From CA$4.55
- From Cartagena to Tarragona From CA$83.20
- From Cartagena to Torre-Pacheco From CA$3.90
- From Cartagena to Seville From CA$81.90
- From Cartagena to Sant Gabriel From CA$22.57
- From Cartagena to Córdoba From CA$135.20
- From Cartagena to Málaga From CA$209.95
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