Rome2Rio

How to get fromCumaná to Cartagenaby taxi, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Cartagena

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, fly to Cartagena

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Cumaná to General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane BLA - CTG
    6h 59m
    $240–818

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasajeros de Cumaná to Terminal AeroExpresos Ejecutivos Caracasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Expresos Los Llanos Caracas to San Antonio del Táchirabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    41h 5m
    $103–157

  3. Taxi, bus, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Cumaná to Puerto La Cruztaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puerto La Cruz to Terminal Expresos Los Llanos San Cristobalbus bus
    3. Drive from Terminal Expresos Los Llanos San Cristobal to Terminal Cúcutacar car
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    39h 15m
    $164–227

  4. Drive  1,626.2 km

    1. Drive from Cumaná to Cartagenacar car 1,626.2 km
    24h 1m
    $194–280

  5. Taxi, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Cumaná to General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane BLA - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    9h 31m
    $250–842

  6. Bus via Valera

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasajeros de Cumaná to Terminal La Banderabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Valerabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Valera to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Aguachicabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Aguachica to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    2d 3h
    $116–174

General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (BLA) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cumaná to Cartagena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,292.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Cumaná, Venezuela and Cartagena, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Pasajeros de Cumaná to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminal Expresos Los Llanos Caracas, San Antonio del Táchira, and Terminal Cúcuta in around 41h 5m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Rome from the airport, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There