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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Cartago is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Cartago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $750 - $2,000.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Norte and arriving at Cartago via Terminal de Transportes de Manizales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Medellín to Cartago?

The distance between Medellín and Cartago is 194 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Medellín to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $24 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Medellín to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Cartago bus from?

Medellín to Cartago bus services, operated by Tax La Feria, depart from Terminal del Norte station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to Cartago?

The best way to get from Medellín to Cartago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $750 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Medellín to Cartago bus arrive?

Medellín to Cartago bus services, operated by Tax La Feria, arrive at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Cartago is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Medellín to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 177+ hotels available in Cartago.

Medellín to Cartago - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Pereira
best
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Pereira (PEI)plane EOH - PEI
3h 11m
$750–2,000
Drive 241.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Medellín to Cartagocar 241.1 km
3h 53m
$13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Cartagobus
5h 34m
$25–36
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Pereira
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Pereira (PEI)plane MDE - PEI
3h 46m
$108–301
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Armenia, taxi
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Armenia (AXM)plane MDE - AXM
2. Take the taxi from Armenia (AXM) to Cartagotaxi
3h 47m
$158–386
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Cali, bus
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cali (CLO)plane MDE - CLO
2. Take the bus from Cali Airport to Terminal Guadalajara de Bugabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Guadalajara de Buga to Cartagobus
5h 57m
$90–229
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagotaxi 241.1 km
5h 50m
$235

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Pereira (PEI) flights

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Distance: 194.3 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Easyfly flies from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Pereira (PEI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Norte to Cartago via Terminal de Transportes de Manizales in around 5h 34m.

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