What is the travel distance from Riohacha to Cartagena?

The distance separating Riohacha and Cartagena is 190 miles (307 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riohacha to Cartagena?

Buses going from Riohacha to Cartagena start their journey at Terminal Riohacha and reach their destination at Terminal de Cartagena.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cartagena?

Once in Cartagena, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Palace of Inquisition, Rosario Islands, Scuba Diving & Snorkelling and Getsemani Neighborhood.

Bus Riohacha to Cartagena from $18 | Compare & Save up to 43%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riohacha to Cartagena on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Terminal Riohacha	7h	8:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:15pm	Terminal Riohacha	7h 15m	10:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Riohacha Bus Station	8h 45m	6:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h 15m	5:45pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Terminal Riohacha	7h	1:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Cartagena on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Terminal Riohacha	5h 40m	3:10pm	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	5:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Terminal Riohacha	7h 50m	6:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h	8:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Cartagena on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Terminal Riohacha	5h 40m	3:10pm	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	5:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Terminal Riohacha	7h 50m	6:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h	8:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Cartagena on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h	8:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h 15m	10:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h	1:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Riohacha Bus Station	8h 45m	1:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h	4:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Cartagena on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Terminal Riohacha	5h 40m	3:10pm	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Terminal Riohacha	7h	5:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Terminal Riohacha	7h 50m	6:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Riohacha Bus Station	7h	8:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:49 AM -05.

Get from Riohacha to Cartagena

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

7h 15mAverage Duration

190 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Unitransco

3/5736 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Based on 1922 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Expreso Brasilia Riohacha Cartagena recent customer reviews

The scheduled travel duration was 6hrs but it took 13.5hrs. The bus had two long stops. One was ~ 2hrs and another was ~ 1hr. Then a few short stops. This is not acceptable

Tony T.

November 20, 2024

The trip was ok but the air conditioning was way too high, we drove more than 7 hours with something like 8 degrees Celsius

Martina M.

August 14, 2023

Cancelled the bus and only told me once I got to the station

Nicole R.

January 20, 2024

Copetran

3/51,011 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5201 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.2

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5624 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.4

CO bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Riohacha and Cartagena?

Stops in Riohacha

A - Terminal Riohacha

Stops in Cartagena

A - Terminal de Cartagena

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riohacha to Cartagena, CO by bus

What is the travel distance from Riohacha to Cartagena?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riohacha to Cartagena?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cartagena?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$20

11/17

$27

Today

$18

11/19

$18

11/20

$18

11/21

$28

11/22

$29

11/23

$28

The cheapest trip from Riohacha to Cartagena, CO was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $29 for a bus ticket from Riohacha to Cartagena, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Expreso Brasilia 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.