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How to get fromPanama to Cartagenaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Panama to Cartagena by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly David to Cartagena

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    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane DAV - CTG
    4h 49m
    $88–554

  2. Bus, ferry via Portobelo

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Sabanitasbus bus Panama
    2. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6d 3h
    $706

  3. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Cartagena

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane PTY - CTG
    4h 11m
    $240–480

  4. Fly Panama Pacific International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane BLB - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    4h 19m
    $115–194

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Albrook to Sabanitasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Puerto Lindobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Puerto Lindo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6d 3h
    $707

David (DAV) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Panama and Cartagena, Colombia?

Copa Airlines flies from David (DAV) to Cartagena (CTG) once daily.

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