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

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Tulcán is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 25h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Tulcán is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $220 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Tulcán?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Tulcán. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales via Terminal Salitre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 10m.

How far is it from Cartagena to Tulcán?

The distance between Cartagena and Tulcán is 1117 km. The road distance is 1509.1 km.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Tulcán bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cartagena to Tulcán?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Tulcán is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $220 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 46h 10m.

Where does the Cartagena to Tulcán bus arrive?

Cartagena to Tulcán bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal Salitre station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Tulcán is 1509 km. It takes approximately 25h 16m to drive from Cartagena to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 84+ hotels available in Tulcán.

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

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

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Fly Cartagena to Ipiales
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Ipiales (IPI)plane CTG - IPI
5h 29m
$227–724
Drive 1,509.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartagena to Tulcáncar 1,509.1 km
25h 16m
$86–124
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
29h 13m
$753–770
Fly Cartagena to Pasto, drive
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Pasto (PSO)plane CTG - PSO
2. Drive from Pasto (PSO) to Tulcáncar
6h 52m
$166–447
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly to Ipiales
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Ipiales (IPI)plane BAQ - IPI
7h 12m
$292–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Salitrebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
46h 10m
$108–166

Cartagena (CTG) to Ipiales (IPI) flights

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,116.7 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Tulcán, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., AeroRepública, and two other airlines fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Ipiales (IPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Tulcán via Terminal Salitre and Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales in around 46h 10m.

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