Rome2Rio

How to get fromCartagena to Medellínby bus, plane, or train

Find Transport to Medellín

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Cartagena to Medellín by bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova

    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 Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane ALC - MDE
    18h 38m
    $747–1,078

  2. Bus to Almería Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cartagena to Almeríabus bus
    2. Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane LEI - MDE
    20h 28m
    $556–1,748

  3. Bus, bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport

    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 Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)plane plane ALC - EOH
    21h 22m
    $762–2,418

  4. Train, train to Valencia Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova

    1. Take the train from Cartagena to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    2. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    4. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane VLC - MDE
    21h 36m
    $683–1,395

  5. Train, train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova

    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 Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane plane MAD - MDE
    18h 32m
    $646–1,388

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cartagena to Medellín.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,411.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 38m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Spain and Medellín, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Cartagena to Medellín. 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 Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE), walk to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport, then take the taxi to Medellín. Alternatively, 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 Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH), walk to Terminal del Sur, then take the bus to Exposiciones.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Colombia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides