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How to get fromPortobelo to Cartagenaby shuttle, plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Cartagena

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Portobelo to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumenshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane PTY - CTG
    6h 11m
    $320–520

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Portobelo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6d
    $700

  3. Shuttle, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Portobelo to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumenshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane PTY - BAQ
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    8h 42m
    $388–595

  4. Ferry via Puerto Lindo

    1. Take the ferry from Puerto Lindo to Cartagenaferry ferry
    6d
    $700

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portobelo to Cartagena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 570.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Portobelo, Panama and Cartagena, Colombia?

operates a ferry from Portobelo to Cartagena on demand. Tickets cost $700 and the journey takes 6d.

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