There are 6 ways to get from Brazil to Cartagena by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Cartagena
best- Fly from Manaus (MAO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane MAO - CTG
6h 40m$350–612Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Manaus (MAO) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane MAO - BAQ
- Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
10h 7m$328–836Bus via Curitiba
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoferroviária de Curitibabus
- Take the bus from Rodoferroviária de Curitiba to Terminal San Borjabus
- Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Cúcutabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
6d 18h$697–931Drive 8,252.8 km
- Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagenacar 8,252.8 km
4d 21h$832–1,202Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal San Borjabus
- Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Cúcutabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
7d 5h$673–908Bus via Buenos Aires
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Cúcutabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
7d 6h$614–829
Manaus (MAO) to Cartagena (CTG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brazil to Cartagena is to fly which costs $350 - $650 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Brazil to Cartagena is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $350 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Brazil to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Rodoferroviária de Curitiba, Terminal San Borja and Terminal Cúcuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 18h.
The distance between Brazil and Cartagena is 2299 km. The road distance is 8252.8 km.
The best way to get from Brazil to Cartagena without a car is to bus via Curitiba which takes 6 days 18h and costs $650 - $950.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Brazil to Cartagena, including transfers.
Brazil to Cartagena bus services, operated by Penha, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.
The best way to get from Brazil to Cartagena is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $350 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Curitiba, which costs $650 - $950 and takes 6 days 18h.
Brazil to Cartagena bus services, operated by Penha, arrive at Rodoferroviária de Curitiba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brazil to Cartagena is 8253 km. It takes approximately 4 days 21h to drive from Brazil to Cartagena.
What companies run services between Brazil and Cartagena, Colombia?
Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Manaus (MAO) to Cartagena (CTG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tiradentes to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Rodoviaria, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Rodoferroviária de Curitiba, Terminal San Borja, Cúcuta, and Terminal Cúcuta in around 6d 18h.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Manaus to Cartagena via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
Flights from Manaus to Cartagena via Bogota, Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
Flights from Manaus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–460
- Phone
- 0800 881 0144
- [email protected]
- Website
- nspenha.com.br
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoferroviária de Curitiba
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- nspenha.com.br
- Book at
- nspenha.com.br
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