Bogota to Cartagena Bus

Q: What is the distance between Bogota and Cartagena?

The distance between these two places is a total of 650 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Bogota and Cartagena?

The average travel time between the stations is 09:00 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Bogota to Cartagena?

The ticket prices begin from $53.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Bogota to Cartagena?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Bogota to Cartagena?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Bogota to Cartagena?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Bogota to Cartagena Route Summary

Bogota to Cartagena bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 51 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Bogota bus station at 01:00h, arriving at Cartagena bus station at 02:40h the following day. While latest bus departs at 21:30h, arriving at 15:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Bogota, Colombia

Arrival station and country Cartagena, Colombia

Travel Distance 650 mi

Average Trip Duration 09h 00min

Total Departures 51

Popular Operators Copetran, Flota La Macarena

Lowest Price $53

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Bogota to Cartagena:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

01:00 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

1d 1h 40min

02:40 Terminal de Transporte Cartagena

Copetran

from 49.6334 HRK

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07:00 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

21h 20min

04:20 Terminal de Transporte Cartagena

Copetran

from 49.6334 HRK

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09:00 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

18h 0min

03:00 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 46.7955 HRK

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11:30 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

18h 0min

05:30 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 46.7955 HRK

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14:00 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

18h 0min

08:00 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 46.7955 HRK

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Getting from Bogota and Cartagena by bus

The shortest travel distance between Bogota and Cartagena is 650 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 09:00 has a travel time of 18:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 25:40h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cartagena earlier, there are over 50 night buses from Bogota to Cartagena. The overnight buses depart between 01:00 and 21:30 and arrive between 02:40 and 20:15 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 18:14, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

01:00 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

1d 1h 40min

02:40 Terminal de Transporte Cartagena

Copetran

from 49.6334 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 03. Oct

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07:00 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

21h 20min

04:20 Terminal de Transporte Cartagena

Copetran

from 49.6334 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 03. Oct

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09:00 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

18h 0min

03:00 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 46.7955 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 03. Oct

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11:30 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

18h 0min

05:30 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 46.7955 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 03. Oct

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14:00 Terminal de Transport Salitre Bogota

18h 0min

08:00 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 46.7955 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 03. Oct

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Bus companies operating the Bogota to Cartagena route

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Copetran

Flota La Macarena

Expreso Brasilia

Copetran

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Bogota or Cartagena bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Bogota

You can see information about the departure station and stops Bogota here

Cartagena

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cartagena here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $53 (One-Way) or $106 (Return).

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