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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Cartagena is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Cartagena is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $140 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Cartagena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal del Norte and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Medellín to Cartagena?

The distance between Medellín and Cartagena is 505 km. The road distance is 626.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Medellín to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 11h 39m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Medellín to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Cartagena bus from?

Medellín to Cartagena bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, depart from Terminal del Norte station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Medellín to Cartagena is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $80 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Medellín to Cartagena bus arrive?

Medellín to Cartagena bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, arrive at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Cartagena is 627 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Medellín to Cartagena.

How do I get a bus ticket from Medellín to Cartagena?

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Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3424+ hotels available in Cartagena.

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There are 7 ways to get from Medellín to Cartagena by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Cartagena
best
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cartagena (CTG)plane MDE - CTG
3h 8m
$84–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
11h 39m
$30–55
Drive 626.6 km
1. Drive from Medellín to Cartagenacar 626.6 km
9h 41m
$73–105
Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Cartagena
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Cartagena (CTG)plane EOH - CTG
2h 48m
$146–928
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane MDE - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
5h 49m
$87–260
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagenataxi 626.6 km
13h 10m
$482
Bus via Cereté
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Ceretébus
2. Take the bus from Cereté to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
15h 56m
$57–98

Medellín to Cartagena by bus

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11h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505.4 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

AeroRepública, JetSMART, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cartagena (CTG) hourly. Alternatively, Expreso Brasilia operates a bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 11h 39m. Rapido Ochoa also services this route 5 times a day.

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