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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $85 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Santander. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Chorreras Sur via Terminal De Transporte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

How far is it from Cartagena to Santander?

The distance between Cartagena and Santander is 468 km. The road distance is 605.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartagena to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 13h 21m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Cartagena to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Santander bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cartagena to Santander?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $85 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Cartagena to Santander bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cartagena to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Santander is 606 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Cartagena to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 396+ hotels available in Santander.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cartagena to Santander by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane CTG - BGA
2h 36m
$86–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
13h 21m
$31–61
Drive 605.6 km
1. Drive from Cartagena to Bucaramangacar 605.6 km
9h 43m
$32–46
Bus via Ocaña
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Ocañabus
2. Take the bus from Ocaña to Bucaramangabus
15h 11m
$59–71
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
$49–83

Cartagena (CTG) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) flights

11Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 467.7 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., AeroRepública, and Easyfly fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) twice daily. Alternatively, Copetran operates a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga hourly. Tickets cost $33–60 and the journey takes 13h. Three other operators also service this route.

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