The cheapest and fastest trains from Cartagena to Barcelona
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €55
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €61
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 9 h 2 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 10 h 28 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 12
- Distance
- 500 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cartagena to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cartagena to Barcelona will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
It's difficult to get from Cartagena to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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058175:09 AM 13h51 Cartagena station 7:00 PM Barcelona Sants €55 1 One-way 2 transfers
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011629:00 AM 10h00 Cartagena station 7:00 PM Barcelona Sants €55 1 One-way 2 transfers
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058179:00 AM 13h04 Cartagena station 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants €55 1 One-way 2 transfers
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1809611:55 AM 11h42 Cartagena station 11:37 PM Barcelona Sants €56 1 One-way 1 transfer
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011625:09 AM 13h51 Cartagena station 7:00 PM Barcelona Sants €58 1 One-way 2 transfers
01460 · 0046011:55 AM 9h02 Cartagena station 8:57 PM Barcelona Sants €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
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011629:00 AM 10h00 Cartagena station 7:00 PM Barcelona Sants €55 1 One-way 2 transfers
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0119211:55 AM 10h09 Cartagena station 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants €66 1 One-way 1 transfer
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011526:50 AM 11h29 Cartagena station 6:19 PM Barcelona Sants €75 1 One-way 1 transfer
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1809611:55 AM 11h42 Cartagena station 11:37 PM Barcelona Sants €56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cartagena to Barcelona
Trains from Cartagena to Barcelona run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €2 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 13:25. The fastest train covers the 500 km distance in 7h 8m.
Distance 500 km |
Average train duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 7h 8m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 1:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cartagena and Barcelona
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
FAQs: Trains from Cartagena to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cartagena to Barcelona
Most Cartagena to Barcelona trains use the Cartagena to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Cartagena and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cartagena station do trains to Barcelona leave from?
Cartagena train station facilities and services
Cartagena has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cartagena.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Cartagena.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cartagena. Information desks are available at Cartagena.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cartagena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cartagena: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cartagena.
Which Barcelona station do trains from Cartagena arrive at?
Getting to Barcelona Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants train station facilities and services
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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