Medellin to Cartagena Bus

Q: What is the distance between Medellin and Cartagena?

The distance between these two places is a total of 638 km.

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

The average travel time between the stations is 13:50 hours.

Q: How much is a bus ticket from Medellin to Cartagena?

The prices of a bus ticket from Medellin to Cartagena ranges from €42 to €54.

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

The average number of daily departures is 30. 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: How many direct buses are there from Medellin to Cartagena?

There are 23 from Medellin to Cartagena. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Medellin 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.

Q: How do I get from Medellin to Cartagena by bus?

To travel from Medellin to Cartagena by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Medellin to Cartagena?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Medellin?

The earliest is at 05:30 and the latest is at 22:45.

Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Medellin to Cartagena?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Medellin to Cartagena Route Summary

Medellin to Cartagena bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 30 daily bus departures available, including 30 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Medellin bus station at 05:30h, arriving at Cartagena bus station at 21:10h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:45h, arriving at 12:50h the following day.

Departure station and country Medellin, Colombia

Arrival station and country Cartagena, Colombia

Travel Distance 638 km

Average Trip Duration 13h 50min

Total Departures 30

Popular Operators Flota La Macarena, Rapido Ochoa

Lowest Price €42

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

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

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

07:00 Terminal Del Norte Medellin

14h 0min

21:00 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 42.9442 HRK

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05:30 Medellin

15h 40min

DIRECT

21:10 Cartagena

Rapido Ochoa

from 51.67 HRK

Best offer on 24. Aug

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13:00 Terminal Del Norte Medellin

14h 0min

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

Flota La Macarena

from 42.9442 HRK

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15:45 Terminal Del Norte Medellin

14h 0min

05:45 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 42.9442 HRK

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17:30 Terminal Del Norte Medellin

14h 0min

07:30 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 42.9442 HRK

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Getting from Medellin and Cartagena by bus

The shortest travel distance between Medellin and Cartagena is 638 km. The fastest bus which departs at 20:15 has a travel time of 12:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 15:40h. 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 30 night buses from Medellin to Cartagena. The overnight buses depart between 11:00 and 22:45 and arrive between 01:05 and 14:10 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 12:11, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

13:00 Terminal Del Norte Medellin

14h 0min

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

Flota La Macarena

from 42.9442 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Aug

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15:45 Terminal Del Norte Medellin

14h 0min

05:45 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 42.9442 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Aug

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17:30 Terminal Del Norte Medellin

14h 0min

07:30 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 42.9442 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Aug

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19:30 Terminal Del Norte Medellin

14h 0min

09:30 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 42.9442 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Aug

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21:30 Terminal Del Norte Medellin

14h 0min

11:30 Cartagena Transport Terminal Terminal (Cartagena de Indias)

Flota La Macarena

from 42.9442 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Aug

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Bus companies operating the Medellin 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.

Flota La Macarena

Rapido Ochoa

5.6 Expreso Brasilia

Unitransco

Departure and arrival stations

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

Medellin

You can see information about the departure station and stops Medellin 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: €42 (One-Way) or €84 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Cartagena

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