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Travelling from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Cartagena by train
Looking to travel from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Cartagena by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 12 hours 50 minutes to travel from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Cartagena by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 9 hours 47 minutes though. You'll usually find 5 trains per day running along the 310 miles (500 km) route between these two destinations. You’ll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Cartagena, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. This route is operated by Renfe, the Spanish national rail operator, who run long and medium distance trains across the country. During you journey you're likely to travel on one of their high-speed services – AVE, AV-City, Avant, Alvia or Avlo – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train.
Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Cartagena.
If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Cartagena by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
Trains to Cartagena from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya
| First train | 05:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:26 | |
| Departure station | Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya | |
| Arrival station | Cartagena | |
| Journey time | From 9h 47m | |
| Distance | 310 miles (500 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Renfe and Media Distancia trains from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Cartagena
Renfe
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 Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Cartagena?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Be flexible with your travel times
2. Buy a rail pass
3. Choose a slower or connecting train
4. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
5. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.