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Tomorrow19 Apr
from US$38
Sat20 Apr
from US$38
Sun21 Apr
from US$36
Mon22 Apr
from US$36
Tue23 Apr
from US$34
Wed24 Apr
from US$43
Thu25 Apr
from US$36
Fri26 Apr

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
05:30
15h40m
21:10
Medellín - Terminal del Norte
Cheapest
Cartagena - Terminal de Transportes
Cheapest
17:30
15h40m
09:10
Medellín - Terminal del Norte
2nd Cheapest
Cartagena - Terminal de Transportes
2nd Cheapest
20:15
12h
08:15
Medellín - Terminal del Norte
Fastest
Cartagena - Terminal de Transportes
Fastest
06:30
14h5m
20:35
Medellín - Terminal del Norte
Cartagena - Terminal de Transportes
08:30
14h5m
22:35
Medellín - Terminal del Norte
Cartagena - Terminal de Transportes
Bus Medellín to Cartagena: Trip Overview

Bus Medellín to Cartagena: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$40
Average bus trip duration14h 5m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure05:30
Distance284 miles
Latest bus departure22:45

Medellín to Cartagena buses

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Medellín to Cartagena.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Medellín to Cartagena, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses8
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures05:30 - 22:45
Minimum PriceUS$36
Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Minimum Trip Duration12h
Average Bus Trip Duration14h5m
Distance284 miles
Bus companies on this routeExpreso Brasilia, Rapido Ochoa
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Medellín - Cartagena

The average bus ticket price from Medellín to Cartagena is US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Medellín to Cartagena is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Medellín and Cartagena is around 14h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h. This is the time it takes to travel the 288 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Medellín to Cartagena can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Medellín to Cartagena by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Medellín to Cartagena, you can travel comfortably and safely with Expreso Brasilia, Rapido Ochoa.

Buses travelling between Medellín and Cartagena leave from Terminal del Norte or Terminal Norte and arrive at Terminal de Transportes.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
17/04
US$36
Today
US$36
19/04
US$36
20/04
US$36
21/04
US$36
22/04
US$36
23/04
US$36
24/04
US$36
The cheapest trip from Medellín to Cartagena was searched and found on 18 Apr 2024 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 Medellín to Cartagena as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$48 for a bus ticket from Medellín to Cartagena based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$36, which is on 2024-04-19.

Usually Rápido Ochoa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Medellín to Cartagena.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Medellín to Cartagena.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Medellín to Cartagena that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Medellín to Cartagena while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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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