Bus Tickets from Cartagena to Medellín

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: January 19 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: January 19 at
    Destination city: Medellín
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: January 19 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: January 20 at
    Destination city: Medellín
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 19 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: January 20 at
    Destination city: Medellín
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 19 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: January 20 at
    Destination city: Medellín
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 19 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: January 20 at
    Destination city: Medellín
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cartagena to Medellín: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$80
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance459 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Cartagena to Medellín Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cartagena - Medellín

  1. How long is the trip from Cartagena to Medellín by bus?

    The trip from Cartagena to Medellín will take on average 14h 15m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Medellín in 5h 37m

  2. What is the travel distance from Cartagena to Medellín?

    It's about 465 km (288 miles) from Cartagena to Medellín.

  3. How many buses make the trip between Cartagena and Medellín each day?

    A Expreso Brasilia bus travels from Cartagena to Medellín only once a day, at 1:30am. It's offered by Expreso Brasilia and usually departs at 1:30am.

  4. What time does the first bus depart from Cartagena to Medellín, and when is the last one?

    You can catch the first bus starting at 1:30am and the last one until 11:45pm. If you want a smooth trip, it's a good idea to arrive at the station early to check-in.

  5. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cartagena to Medellín?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal de Cartagena, in Cartagena, and end it at Terminal del Norte, in Medellín.

  6. What is the cheapest way to travel from Cartagena to Medellín?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Cartagena to Medellín. The ticket price for this bus starts at $23, making this your best choice for this trip.

  7. How much does the bus ticket cost from Cartagena to Medellín?

    Taking the bus from Cartagena to Medellín costs on average $80.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$74
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$74
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$74
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$74
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$74
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cartagena to Medellín, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $74 to $75 for a bus ticket from Cartagena to Medellín based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-01-19.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cartagena and Medellín!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cartagena to Medellín, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cartagena to Medellín.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cartagena to Medellín, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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