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

The cheapest way to get from Bucaramanga to Cartagena is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucaramanga to Cartagena is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $90 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Bucaramanga and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

The distance between Bucaramanga and Cartagena is 482 km. The road distance is 606.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucaramanga to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $29 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Bucaramanga to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucaramanga to Cartagena bus from?

Bucaramanga to Cartagena bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga station.

Bus or fly from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Bucaramanga to Cartagena is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $90 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 13h.

Where does the Bucaramanga to Cartagena bus arrive?

Bucaramanga to Cartagena bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Can I drive from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucaramanga to Cartagena is 607 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Bucaramanga to Cartagena.

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

Book your Bucaramanga to Cartagena bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3240+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Bucaramanga to Cartagena - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bucaramanga to Cartagena by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Cartagena (CTG)plane BGA - CTG
1h 51m
$91–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
13h
$29–60
Drive 606.9 km
1. Drive from Bucaramanga to Cartagenacar 606.9 km
9h 45m
$32–46
Bus via Barrancabermeja
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Barrancabermejabus
2. Take the bus from Barrancabermeja to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
16h 38m
$42–85

Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

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Distance: 482.1 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and AeroRepública fly from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Cartagena (CTG) once daily. Alternatively, Copetran operates a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena hourly. Tickets cost $34–60 and the journey takes 13h. Three other operators also service this route.

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