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

The cheapest way to get from Mérida to Cartagena is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 26h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mérida to Cartagena is to bus and drive and fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $100 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Mérida and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Mérida to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via San Antonio del Táchira and Terminal Cúcuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

How far is it from Mérida to Cartagena?

The distance between Mérida and Cartagena is 718 km. The road distance is 865 km.

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

The best way to get from Mérida to Cartagena without a car is to bus which takes 24h 5m and costs $55 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Mérida to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mérida to Cartagena bus from?

Mérida to Cartagena bus services, operated by Expresos Tachira Merida C.A, depart from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes station.

Where does the Mérida to Cartagena bus arrive?

Mérida to Cartagena bus services, operated by Expresos Tachira Merida C.A, arrive at San Antonio del Táchira station.

What is the time difference between Mérida and Cartagena?

Cartagena is 1h behind Mérida. It is currently 9:11 PM in Mérida and 8:11 PM in Cartagena.

Can I drive from Mérida to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Mérida to Cartagena is 865 km. It takes approximately 13h 55m to drive from Mérida to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3424+ hotels available in Cartagena.

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

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

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Bus, drive to Camilo Daza International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to San Cristóbalbus
2. Drive from San Cristóbal to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)car
3. Fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Cartagena (CTG)plane CUC - CTG
9h 3m
$108–326
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to Ureñabus Mérida
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
26h 50m
$56–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to San Antonio del Táchirabus Mérida
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
24h 5m
$58–92
Drive 865 km
1. Drive from Mérida to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenacar 865 km
13h 55m
$103–149
Bus, bus to Bucaramanga Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to San Antonio del Táchirabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
3. Fly from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Cartagena (CTG)plane BGA - CTG
13h 24m
$125–315
Bus via Aguachica
1. Take the bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to Ureñabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Aguachicabus
3. Take the bus from Aguachica to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
24h 30m
$69–105

Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

11Weekly Planes

3h 16mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 718.2 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Jose Antonio Paredes to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via San Antonio del Táchira and Terminal Cúcuta in around 24h 5m.

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