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

The cheapest way to get from Bogotá to Cartagena is to bus which costs $40 - $110 and takes 22h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bogotá to Cartagena is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $40 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Bogotá and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Salitre and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 30m.

How far is it from Bogotá to Cartagena?

The distance between Bogotá and Cartagena is 675 km. The road distance is 937.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bogotá to Cartagena without a car is to bus via Tunja which takes 12h 41m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Bogotá to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bogotá to Cartagena bus from?

Bogotá to Cartagena bus services, operated by Coflonorte, depart from Bogotá - Portal del Norte station.

Bus or fly from Bogotá to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Bogotá to Cartagena is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $40 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Tunja, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Bogotá to Cartagena bus arrive?

Bogotá to Cartagena bus services, operated by Coflonorte, arrive at Terminal Tunja station.

Can I drive from Bogotá to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Bogotá to Cartagena is 938 km. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Bogotá to Cartagena.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bogotá to Cartagena?

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Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3148+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Bogotá to Cartagena - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bogotá to Cartagena by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Cartagena
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1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Cartagena (CTG)plane BOG - CTG
3h 14m
$40–160
Bus via Tunja
1. Take the bus from Bogotá - Portal del Norte to Terminal Tunjabus
2. Take the bus from Tunja to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
12h 41m
$54–102
Drive 937.8 km
1. Drive from Bogotá to Cartagenacar 937.8 km
14h 8m
$49–71
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane BOG - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
5h 42m
$70–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to La Doradabus
2. Take the bus from La Dorada to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
22h 15m
$62–103
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
22h 30m
$40–110

Bogotá to Cartagena by bus

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Distance: 675.3 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Bogotá, Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia?

AeroRepública, JetSMART, and five other airlines fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Cartagena (CTG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bogotá - Portal del Norte to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Tunja in around 12h 41m.

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