How much is the train ticket from Murcia to Cartagena?

The cheapest train tickets from Murcia to Cartagena start at $16. The average price for this train route is around $17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Murcia to Cartagena?

The average train trip from Murcia to Cartagena takes 1h 1m and covers 44 km. The quickest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Renfe .

Which train operators serve the Murcia to Cartagena route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Murcia to Cartagena?

The earliest train from Murcia to Cartagena departs at 7:20am. The latest train departs at 9:40pm.

Train Murcia to Cartagena from $10

Next train departures

Next departures for Murcia to Cartagena on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:15pm	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 3m	2:18pm	Cartagena	Cheapest
Train	8:23pm	Murcia Del Carmen	54m	9:17pm	Cartagena	Fastest
Train	6:15pm	Murcia Del Carmen	58m	7:13pm	Cartagena	No tags
Train	7:28pm	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 6m	8:34pm	Cartagena	No tags
Train	8:23pm	Murcia Del Carmen	54m	9:17pm	Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Murcia to Cartagena on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:20am	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 5m	8:25am	Cartagena	Cheapest
Train	8:23pm	Murcia Del Carmen	54m	9:17pm	Cartagena	Fastest
Train	10:15am	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 1m	11:16am	Cartagena	No tags
Train	11:58am	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 6m	1:04pm	Cartagena	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 3m	2:18pm	Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Murcia to Cartagena on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:20am	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 5m	8:25am	Cartagena	Cheapest
Train	8:23pm	Murcia Del Carmen	54m	9:17pm	Cartagena	Fastest
Train	10:15am	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 1m	11:16am	Cartagena	No tags
Train	11:58am	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 6m	1:04pm	Cartagena	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 3m	2:18pm	Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Murcia to Cartagena on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:28pm	Murcia Del Carmen	1h 6m	8:34pm	Cartagena	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:28 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Murcia to Cartagena

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cartagena. The journey takes about 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

43 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $14	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $20	Average Duration1h 1m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $11	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train companies

Renfe

4/5920 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.1

Based on 920 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at $16

RENFE Murcia Cartagena recent customer reviews

On time, clean train. Not busy.

Kevin B.

April 12, 2024

ES train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Murcia to Cartagena by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Murcia to Cartagena?
The cheapest train tickets from Murcia to Cartagena start at $16. The average price for this train route is around $17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Murcia to Cartagena?
The average train trip from Murcia to Cartagena takes 1h 1m and covers 44 km. The quickest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Murcia to Cartagena route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Murcia to Cartagena?
The earliest train from Murcia to Cartagena departs at 7:20am. The latest train departs at 9:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-28

$11

11-29

$11

Today

$11

12-01

$11

12-02

$11

12-03

$10

12-04

$10

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The cheapest trip from Murcia to Cartagena was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Murcia to Cartagena, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $14 for a train ticket from Murcia to Cartagena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-12-03.