The average train between La Rochelle and Cartagena takes 38h 46m and the fastest train 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between La Rochelle and Cartagena. The earliest departure is at 5:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Cartagena at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 38h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Cartagena station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 46m.
La Rochelle to Cartagena train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Cartagena train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cartagena station.
Book your La Rochelle to Cartagena train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Euskotren and 3 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Cartagena is 951.7 km. The road distance is 1,554 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Cartagena via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, Burgos Rosa De Lima, and Murcia Del Carmen in around 19h 42m.