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How to get fromCartagena to Isla Barúby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cartagena to Isla Barú by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Cartagena, Tour

    best
    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane ALC - CTG
    4. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, Baruferry ferry
    20h 54m
    $445–911

  2. Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane ALC - BAQ
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    23h 55m
    $410–1,168

  3. Bus to Almería Airport, fly to Cartagena, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Cartagena to Almeríabus bus
    2. Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane LEI - CTG
    3. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, Baruferry ferry
    25h 19m
    $664–1,430

  4. Train, train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Cartagena, Tour

    1. Take the train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    2. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    3. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane MAD - CTG
    4. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, Baruferry ferry
    21h 28m
    $754–1,221

  5. Fly Murcia Corvera Airport to Cartagena, Tour

    1. Fly from Murcia Corvera Airport (RMU) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane RMU - CTG
    2. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, Baruferry ferry
    23h
    $695–1,897

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration15h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,180.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 54m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Spain and Isla Barú, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Cartagena to Isla Barú. However, you can take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, take the bus to Alicante Aeropuerto, walk to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Ferreteria Crespo, take the bus to Estación La Bodeguita, walk to Cartagena, then take the ferry to Playa Blanca, Baru. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Almería, walk to Estacion Intermodal-Al, take the bus to Aeropuerto Almeria-Al, walk to Almería Airport (LEI) airport, fly to Cartagena (CTG), walk to Ferreteria Crespo, take the bus to Estación La Bodeguita, walk to Cartagena, then take the ferry to Playa Blanca, Baru.

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