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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Cúcuta
    Departure location: Terminal de Cucuta
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Cartagena
    Destination location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Cúcuta
    Departure location: Terminal de Cucuta
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Cartagena
    Destination location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Cúcuta
    Departure location: Terminal de Cucuta
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Cartagena
    Destination location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cúcuta to Cartagena: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$45
Average Bus Trip Duration18h 46m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure5:15am
Distance427 km
Latest bus departure11:00pm

Cúcuta to Cartagena Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cúcuta - Cartagena

  1. How long is the bus ride from Cúcuta to Cartagena?

    The bus ride from Cúcuta to Cartagena takes 18h 46m, on average. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 16h 20m.

  2. How far is Cúcuta from Cartagena?

    It's about 429 km (266 miles) from Cúcuta to Cartagena.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cúcuta to Cartagena?

    Buses departing from Terminal de Cucuta in Cúcuta will take you to Terminal de Cartagena in Cartagena.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Cúcuta to Cartagena?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Cúcuta to Cartagena. With a starting ticket price of US$39, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Cúcuta to Cartagena?

    You can expect to pay around US$45 for the bus ride from Cúcuta to Cartagena.

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

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05-02
US$41
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US$41
05-05
US$45
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05-08
US$41
05-09
US$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cúcuta to Cartagena was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of US$41

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

You can expect to pay from US$41 to US$45 for a bus ticket from Cúcuta to Cartagena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$41 which is on 2025-05-09.

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Did you know?

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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