Bus Tickets from Cartagena, CO to Medellin

TodayJul 30
from US$38
TomorrowJul 31
from US$38
FriAug 1
from US$38
SatAug 2
from US$50
SunAug 3
from US$50
MonAug 4
from US$38
TueAug 5
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WedAug 6

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Medellin North Bus Terminal
    Operated by: Expreso Brasilia Expreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Medellin North Bus Terminal
    Operated by: Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia
    Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cartagena, CO to Medellin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 30m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance459 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Cartagena to Medellin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cartagena, CO - Medellin

  1. What is the travel distance from Cartagena to Medellin?

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

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cartagena to Medellin?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-28
US$36
07-29
US$50
Today
US$36
07-31
US$36
08-01
US$36
08-02
US$47
08-03
US$47
08-04
US$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cartagena, CO to Medellin was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of US$36

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

You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$50 for a bus ticket from Cartagena, CO to Medellin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$36 which is on 2025-07-31.

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 Medellin!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cartagena to Medellin, 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 Medellin.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cartagena to Medellin, 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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