Cartagena to Bucaramanga bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cartagena bus station at 06:00h, arriving at Bucaramanga bus station at 23:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 11:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Cartagena, Colombia
Arrival station and country
Bucaramanga, Colombia
Travel Distance
631 km
Average Trip Duration
15h 30min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
Copetran
Lowest Price
€25
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
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Getting from Cartagena and Bucaramanga by bus
The shortest travel distance between Cartagena and Bucaramanga is 631 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 21:00 has a travel time of 13:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 17:30h.
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 Bucaramanga earlier, there
are 4 night buses from Cartagena to Bucaramanga.
The overnight buses depart between and 22:00 and arrive between 01:30 and 11:30
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Cartagena to Bucaramanga route
Copetran is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travelers.
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Cartagena or Bucaramanga bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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Cartagena
You can see information about the departure station and stops Cartagena here
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Bucaramanga
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bucaramanga here
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €25 (One-Way)
or €50 (Return).
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