Cartagena to Málaga by train
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Overview: trains from Cartagena to Málaga
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Travelling from Cartagena to Málaga by train
Want to know how to get from Cartagena to Málaga by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Cartagena to Málaga take around 7 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 322 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Cartagena is scheduled to depart at around 04:40. The last departure is usually at around 21:15 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cartagena at around 04:40, with the last train leaving at around 21:23. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 28 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$161.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Málaga, 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 Málaga.
Is there a direct train from Cartagena to Málaga?
The journey between Cartagena and Málaga usually involves changes of train.
We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.
How long does it take to travel from Cartagena to Málaga?
The Cartagena to Málaga train travel takes about 7 hours and 25 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Cartagena to Málaga train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Málaga leaving Cartagena at around 04:40 and the last train leaving at around 21:15 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cartagena at around 04:40, with the final departure at 21:23.
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