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

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Bucaramanga is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Bucaramanga is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $95 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Bucaramanga?

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

How far is it from Cartagena to Bucaramanga?

The distance between Cartagena and Bucaramanga is 481 km. The road distance is 605.4 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Cartagena to Bucaramanga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Bucaramanga bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cartagena to Bucaramanga?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Bucaramanga is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $95 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 13h.

Where does the Cartagena to Bucaramanga bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cartagena to Bucaramanga?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Bucaramanga is 605 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Cartagena to Bucaramanga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucaramanga?

There are 381+ hotels available in Bucaramanga.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane CTG - BGA
2h 49m
$95–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
13h
$29–60
Drive 605.4 km
1. Drive from Cartagena to Bucaramangacar 605.4 km
9h 43m
$32–46
Bus via Barrancabermeja
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Barrancabermejabus
2. Take the bus from Barrancabermeja to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
15h 37m
$47–84

Cartagena (CTG) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) flights

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 480.5 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

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

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