What is the best way to travel from Cartagena (Murcia) to Madrid?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Buses and Trains to Madrid from Cartagena (Murcia). Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Madrid from Cartagena (Murcia)?
You can reach Madrid with just £42 by taking a Train from Renfe, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Renfe7h 53m014:20Cartagena (Murcia)Central Station22:13MadridAtocha Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) at 01/02/2026 14:20:00 to Atocha Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/02/2026 22:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
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Renfe6h 26m011:55Cartagena (Murcia)Central Station18:21MadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) at 01/02/2026 11:55:00 to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/02/2026 18:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
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Renfe5h 43m006:25Cartagena (Murcia)Central Station12:08MadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) at 01/02/2026 06:25:00 to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/02/2026 12:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 43m
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Renfe5h 48m014:20Cartagena (Murcia)Central Station20:08MadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) at 01/02/2026 14:20:00 to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/02/2026 20:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
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What are the fastest trips from Cartagena (Murcia) to Madrid?
You can get to Madrid from Cartagena (Murcia) in just 5h 43m with a Train from Renfe. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Renfe5h 43m006:25Cartagena (Murcia)Central Station12:08MadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) at 01/02/2026 06:25:00 to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/02/2026 12:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 43m
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Renfe5h 48m014:20Cartagena (Murcia)Central Station20:08MadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) at 01/02/2026 14:20:00 to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/02/2026 20:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
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Renfe5h 55m016:13Cartagena (Murcia)Central Station22:08MadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) at 01/02/2026 16:13:00 to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/02/2026 22:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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Renfe6h 26m011:55Cartagena (Murcia)Central Station18:21MadridChamartin Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Cartagena (Murcia) (Spain) at 01/02/2026 11:55:00 to Chamartin Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/02/2026 18:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
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What are the most popular stations in Cartagena (Murcia) and Madrid?
In Cartagena (Murcia), you will usually depart from Central Station, Coach Station or Coach Stop, while in Madrid you will be arriving at Atocha Train Station, Chamartin Train Station or Sur Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Madrid from Cartagena (Murcia)? With 5 connections between 1 Carpool, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cartagena (Murcia) and Madrid, you can pay as low as £42 with a Train from Renfe.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Renfe: you will get to Madrid in just 5h 43m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cartagena (Murcia) and Madrid are Renfe, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cartagena (Murcia) and Madrid is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from La Aparecida (Cartagena) or to Delicias, and look at flights from Murcia–San Javier Airport, and landing at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cartagena (Murcia) to Madrid?
The most popular companies between Cartagena (Murcia) and Madrid, are Renfe. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Renfe
All you need to know when you travel from Cartagena (Murcia) to Madrid
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cartagena (Murcia) to Madrid. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cartagena (Murcia) to Madrid
How can I reach Madrid from Cartagena (Murcia)?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Carpool, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Madrid from Cartagena (Murcia).
How far is Madrid from Cartagena (Murcia)?
The distance between Cartagena (Murcia) and Madrid is 388.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cartagena (Murcia) and Madrid?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 66 kgs, and a flight 96 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cartagena (Murcia) to Madrid?
You can get to Madrid with just £42 by taking a Train from Renfe.
What is the fastest way to get from Cartagena (Murcia) to Madrid?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Madrid in just 5h 43m with a Train from Renfe.
More routes to Cartagena (Murcia) and to Madrid
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cartagena (Murcia) and to Madrid. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Alberique to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Alicante to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Alicante/Elche Airport to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Almería to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Cieza to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Elx to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Granada to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Guardamar de la Segura to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Lorca to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Madrid to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Málaga Airport to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Molina de Segura to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Murcia to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Seville to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Torrevieja to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Valencia to Cartagena (Murcia)
- Trips to Madrid
- A Coruña to Madrid
- Almería to Madrid
- Badajoz to Madrid
- Benidorm to Madrid
- Bilbao to Madrid
- Bordeaux to Madrid
- Ciudad Real to Madrid
- Gandía to Madrid
- Granada to Madrid
- Jerez de la Frontera to Madrid
- Linares to Madrid
- Lisbon to Madrid
- Pamplona to Madrid
- Paris to Madrid
- Pontevedra to Madrid
- Salamanca (ES) to Madrid
- Santa Olalla to Madrid
- Santander to Madrid
- Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
- Talavera de la Reina to Madrid
- Toledo (ES) to Madrid
- Torreblanca to Madrid
- Vinaròs to Madrid
- Zamora to Madrid
