4.9
4.6Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
4 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cartagena to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cartagena to Valencia will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cartagena for Valencia on Thu, Jun 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 5 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$35 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Valencia:
A bus is $1 (€0.89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cartagena to Valencia costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Valencia trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01460 | 11:55 AM Cartagena station | 5h14 | 5:09 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 14202 | On time 4:13 PM Cartagena station | 5h00 | 9:13 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
| 35604 | 6:50 AM Cartagena station | 4h47 | 11:37 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Cartagena to Valencia run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average train duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 7:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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