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Trip Overview

The train between La Rochelle and Cartagena takes 36h 42m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from La Rochelle to Cartagena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 42m
Duration
1,554 km
Distance
€266
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

La Rochelle to Cartagena train times

Trains run 5 times a week between La Rochelle and Cartagena. The service departs La Rochelle at 7:43 PM in the evening, which arrives into Cartagena at 08:25:00. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 36h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros36h 42m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros36h 42m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros36h 42m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros36h 42m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EuskotrenRenfe ViajerosRenfe AVERenfe Viajeros36h 42m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Cartagena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Cartagena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,553.8 km
  • Duration: 36h 42m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cartagena, Spain?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cartagena via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, Burgos Rosa De Lima, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 18h 34m.

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