What is the cheapest way to get from Arequipa to Cartagena?

The cheapest way to get from Arequipa to Cartagena is to bus via Quito which costs $220 - $400 and takes 4 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Arequipa to Cartagena?

The fastest way to get from Arequipa to Cartagena is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $180 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Arequipa and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Arequipa to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Arequipa and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and Terminal Cúcuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Arequipa to Cartagena?

The distance between Arequipa and Cartagena is 3031 km. The road distance is 4503.1 km.

How do I travel from Arequipa to Cartagena without a car?

The best way to get from Arequipa to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 5h and costs $300 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Cartagena?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Arequipa to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arequipa to Cartagena bus from?

Arequipa to Cartagena bus services, operated by Oltursa, depart from Arequipa station.

Bus or fly from Arequipa to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Arequipa to Cartagena is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $420 and takes 3 days 5h.

Where does the Arequipa to Cartagena bus arrive?

Arequipa to Cartagena bus services, operated by Oltursa, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Can I drive from Arequipa to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Arequipa to Cartagena is 4503 km. It takes approximately 2 days 19h to drive from Arequipa to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3315+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Arequipa to Cartagena - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arequipa to Cartagena by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Cartagena
best
1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Cartagena (CTG)plane AQP - CTG
9h 11m
$189–710
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane AQP - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
14h 11m
$157–634
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
3d 5h
$302–418
Drive 4,503.1 km
1. Drive from Arequipa to Cartagenacar 4,503.1 km
2d 19h
$677–978
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
4. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitrebus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
4d 9h
$226–392

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

19Weekly Planes

8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,031.3 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Cartagena, Colombia?

LATAM Chile and JetSMART fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Cartagena (CTG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arequipa to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Cúcuta, and Terminal Cúcuta in around 3d 5h.

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