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

The cheapest way to get from Cúcuta to Cartagena is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cúcuta to Cartagena is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $85 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Cúcuta and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Cúcuta and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 30m.

How far is it from Cúcuta to Cartagena?

The distance between Cúcuta and Cartagena is 450 km. The road distance is 682.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cúcuta to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 17h 30m and costs $40 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Cúcuta to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cúcuta to Cartagena bus from?

Cúcuta to Cartagena bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal Cúcuta station.

Bus or fly from Cúcuta to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Cúcuta to Cartagena is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $85 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Cúcuta to Cartagena bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cúcuta to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Cúcuta to Cartagena is 683 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Cúcuta to Cartagena.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3413+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Cúcuta to Cartagena - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cúcuta to Cartagena by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Cartagena (CTG)plane CUC - CTG
1h 55m
$86–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
17h 30m
$40–65
Drive 682.9 km
1. Drive from Cúcuta to Cartagenacar 682.9 km
11h 3m
$82–118

Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

11Weekly Planes

3h 16mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.1 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

Easyfly, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Cartagena (CTG) twice daily. Alternatively, Copetran operates a bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena 4 times a day. Tickets cost $43–65 and the journey takes 17h 30m. Expreso Brasilia also services this route twice daily.

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