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Travel from Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena by train in 19 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena by train is 26 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 19 minutes. Around 11 trains per day travel the 15 miles (24 km) between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to Cartagena. Jump on one of Renfe's high-speed or regional trains to Cartagena and you'll be there in no time. Connecting major destinations in Spain, Renfe offers comfortable seating and air-conditioning on all their trains as standard.
Book train tickets from Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £2.63. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Trains to Cartagena from Balsicas-Mar Menor
It takes an average of 26m to travel from Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena by train, over a distance of around 15 miles (24 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena and tickets for this journey start from £2.63 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:27 | |
| Departure station | Balsicas-Mar Menor | |
| Arrival station | Cartagena | |
| Journey time | From 19m | |
| Distance | 15 miles (24 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £2.63 | |
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Renfe and Media Distancia trains from Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena
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Media Distancia
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Renfe's Media Distancia are regional trains operated by CAF locomotives that run on medium-distance routes not covered by Avant high-speed trains. Most Media Distancia trains have one class. However, there are some that will have Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). These trains also have spaces for bicycles, and all seats are equipped with power sockets and reading lights.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena?
The price of train tickets from Balsicas-Mar Menor to Cartagena starts at £2.63 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Choose a slower or connecting train
4. Look out for special deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.