Distance | 242 miles (390 km) | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Renfe or Renfe Alvia |
Trains from Madrid to Cartagena cover the 242 miles (390 km) long route with our travel partners like Renfe or Renfe Alvia. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Cartagena.
Renfe will get you from Madrid to Cartagena at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Renfe is Spain’s national train company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cartagena.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Cartagena, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center.
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