Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
391 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Cartagena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Cartagena will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 2 trains that leave Madrid for Cartagena on Tue, Jun 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 391 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg.
Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €131 Average price |
6h 37m Average duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average duration 7h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 6:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h46 | 9:01 AM Murcia Del Carmen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h48 | 5:03 PM Murcia Del Carmen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 242 miles (390 km) |
Travel on Renfe, AVE and Renfe Intercity trains between Madrid and Cartagena at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.
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