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

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to MEDELLIN is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to MEDELLIN is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and MEDELLIN?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to MEDELLIN. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Monteria via Coveñas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Cartagena to MEDELLIN?

The distance between Cartagena and MEDELLIN is 260 km. The road distance is 261.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartagena to MEDELLIN without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Cartagena to MEDELLIN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to MEDELLIN bus from?

Cartagena to MEDELLIN bus services, operated by Unitransco, depart from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Bus or fly from Cartagena to MEDELLIN?

The best way to get from Cartagena to MEDELLIN is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Cartagena to MEDELLIN bus arrive?

Cartagena to MEDELLIN bus services, operated by Unitransco, arrive at Coveñas station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to MEDELLIN?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to MEDELLIN is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cartagena to MEDELLIN.

Where can I stay near MEDELLIN?

There are 114+ hotels available in MEDELLIN.

Cartagena to MEDELLIN - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cartagena to MEDELLIN by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Coveñasbus
2. Take the bus from Coveñas to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus
5h 29m
$37–45
Drive 261.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartagena to MEDELLINcar 261.2 km
4h 14m
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cartagena to MEDELLINtaxi 261.2 km
4h 14m
$140–170
Fly
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane CTG - MTR
5h 18m
$123–278
Bus via San Onofre
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to San Onofrebus
2. Take the bus from San Onofre to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus
5h 36m
$31–40
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus Cartagena
6h 56m
$22–33

Cartagena (CTG) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR) flights

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.7 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to MEDELLIN via Coveñas and Terminal de Transportes de Monteria in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR) every 2 hours.

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