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

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There are 4 ways to get from Panama to Cartagena by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from David

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    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane DAV - CTG
    4h 49m
    $93–554

  2. Bus, ferry via Portobelo

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

  3. Fly from Tocumen International Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane PTY - CTG
    4h 10m
    $240–440

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Panama City 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$92Cheapest 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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