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

The cheapest way to get from Tulcán to Cartagena is to bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 45h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tulcán to Cartagena is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $220 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Tulcán and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulcán to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminal de Pasto and Terminal Salitre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 49m.

How far is it from Tulcán to Cartagena?

The distance between Tulcán and Cartagena is 1119 km. The road distance is 1518.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Tulcán to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulcán to Cartagena bus from?

Tulcán to Cartagena bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales station.

Bus or fly from Tulcán to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Tulcán to Cartagena is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $220 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 45h 49m.

Where does the Tulcán to Cartagena bus arrive?

Tulcán to Cartagena bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Terminal de Pasto station.

Can I drive from Tulcán to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulcán to Cartagena is 1518 km. It takes approximately 25h 34m to drive from Tulcán to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3413+ hotels available in Cartagena.

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

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

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Fly Ipiales to Cartagena
best
1. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Cartagena (CTG)plane IPI - CTG
4h 46m
$222–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Salitrebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
45h 49m
$95–153
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagenataxi
34h 20m
$533–573
Drive 1,518.4 km
1. Drive from Tulcán to Cartagenacar 1,518.4 km
25h 34m
$181–261
Drive to Pasto, fly to Cartagena
1. Drive from Tulcán to Pasto (PSO)car
2. Fly from Pasto (PSO) to Cartagena (CTG)plane PSO - CTG
5h 35m
$144–390
Fly Ipiales to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane IPI - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
7h 38m
$262–426

Ipiales (IPI) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

33Weekly Planes

6h 17mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,118.6 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Tulcán, Ecuador and Cartagena, Colombia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Ipiales (IPI) to Cartagena (CTG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tulcán to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal de Pasto, and Terminal Salitre in around 45h 49m.

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