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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Cartagena is to fly which costs $170 - $490 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Cartagena is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $170 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminal Cúcuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Lima to Cartagena?

The distance between Lima and Cartagena is 2525 km. The road distance is 3504.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $270 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Lima to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Cartagena bus from?

Lima to Cartagena bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Lima to Cartagena is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $170 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $350 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Lima to Cartagena bus arrive?

Lima to Cartagena bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Cúcuta station.

Can I drive from Lima to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Cartagena is 3504 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Lima to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3382+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Lima to Cartagena - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Cartagena
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1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cartagena (CTG)plane LIM - CTG
4h 22m
$177–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus Cúcuta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
2d 15h
$278–345
Drive 3,504.5 km
1. Drive from Lima to Cartagenacar 3,504.5 km
2d 6h
$527–761
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane LIM - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
8h 30m
$255–434
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
3d 14h
$205–321

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,524.9 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Cartagena, Colombia?

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and two other airlines fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cartagena (CTG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Cúcuta and Terminal Cúcuta in around 2d 15h.

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