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Cartagena to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from Cartagena to Madrid? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at £27.82, with the average cost for this route around £35.69. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
  • Thu, Jul 31
    From £27.82
  • Fri, Aug 1
    From £41.30
  • Sat, Aug 2
    From £41.30
  • Sun, Aug 3
    From £41.30
  • Mon, Aug 4
    From £41.30
  • Tue, Aug 5
    From £41.30
  • Wed, Aug 6
    From £41.30
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05:09
Cartagena
09:11
Madrid-Chamartín
4h 2m, No directPROXIMDArenfe
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06:50
Cartagena
12:08
Madrid-Chamartín
5h 18m, No directrenfe
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09:00
Cartagena
14:08
Madrid-Chamartín
5h 8m, No directPROXIMDArenfe
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11:55
Cartagena
16:38
Madrid-Chamartín
4h 43m, No directPROXIMDArenfe
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13:25
Cartagena
19:08
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
5h 43m, No directPROXIMDArenfe
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14:20
Cartagena
20:08
Paris
5h 48m, No directIntercitrenfe
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Cartagena to Madrid Train Route Details

Train tickets from Cartagena to Madrid generally start at £27.82. The journey typically takes around 4h 2m and covers a distance of approximately 241 miles. Intercit, PROXIMDA, renfe usually operates 8 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult our train route table.

First train
First train
05:09
Last train
Last train
17:20
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 2m
Distance
Distance
241 miles
Price
Price
From £27.82
Train Operators
Train Operators
Intercit, PROXIMDA, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy up to a 50% discount. For groups larger than 25 people, you can request a quote for approval. Note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If cancellation is necessary, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, with an applicable fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalies trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

With the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25. This card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. Enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the rules for changes and refunds.

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Onboard Renfe trains from Cartagena to Madrid

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Cartagena to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Cartagena to Madrid, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Cartagena to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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