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

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Tolima is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 13h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Tolima is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Tolima?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Tolima. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué via Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

How far is it from Cartagena to Tolima?

The distance between Cartagena and Tolima is 694 km. The road distance is 929.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartagena to Tolima without a car is to bus which takes 20h 10m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Cartagena to Tolima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Tolima bus from?

Cartagena to Tolima bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, depart from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Bus or fly from Cartagena to Tolima?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Tolima is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Cartagena to Tolima bus arrive?

Cartagena to Tolima bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, arrive at Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Tolima?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Tolima is 929 km. It takes approximately 13h 57m to drive from Cartagena to Tolima.

Where can I stay near Tolima?

There are 369+ hotels available in Tolima.

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

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

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Fly to Perales Airport
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Perales Airport (IBE)plane CTG - IBE
4h 51m
$160–509
Drive 929.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartagena to Ibaguécar 929.2 km
13h 57m
$49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transportes de Ibaguébus
20h 10m
$62–109
Fly to El Dorado International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)plane CTG - BOG
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Espinalbus
7h 15m
$64–185
Bus via La Dorada
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to La Doradabus
2. Take the bus from La Dorada to Terminal de Transportes de Ibaguébus
22h 10m
$66–93
Bus via Honda
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Hondabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Honda to Terminal de Transportes de Ibaguébus
23h 23m
$60–105

Cartagena (CTG) to Perales Airport (IBE) flights

20Weekly Planes

4h 32mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.6 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

LATAM Chile, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Perales Airport (IBE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué via Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla in around 20h 10m.

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