Bogota to Cartagena Trip Overview

Cartagena to Bogota
Distance
656 km (410.0 miles)
Price range
US$ 48-US$ 1,472
Ride Duration Range
1h 27m-1d 4h 15m
Earliest Departure
05:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Berlinas del Fonce

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Bogota to Cartagena

by bus,flight,minivan,car

Cheapest

Premium Plus Bus

by Expreso Brasilia

09:40

1d 20m

10:00

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

from

US$ 48

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Avianca

12:32

1h 27m

13:59

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

from

US$ 157

Gaviota Diamante Bus

by Expreso Brasilia

10:30

22h 30m

09:00

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

from

US$ 48

Tourist Bus

by Flota La Macarena

09:00

18h

03:00

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

from

US$ 50

Economy Flight

by JetSMART

14:20

1h 38m

15:58

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

from

US$ 101

Cheapest

Premium Plus Bus

by Expreso Brasilia

from

US$ 48

09:40

1d 20m

10:00

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Avianca

from

US$ 157

12:32

1h 27m

13:59

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

Gaviota Diamante Bus

by Expreso Brasilia

from

US$ 48

10:30

22h 30m

09:00

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

Tourist Bus

by Flota La Macarena

from

US$ 50

09:00

18h

03:00

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

Economy Flight

by JetSMART

from

US$ 101

14:20

1h 38m

15:58

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

Minivan

by Viajes Imperial

Private transfer

US$ 1,472

09:00

19h

04:00

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

Standard Car

by Viajes Imperial

Private transfer

US$ 1,404

09:00

19h

04:00

Bogota, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

Taking a bus from Bogota to Cartagena

Fastest bus: 18h

Cheapest bus: US$ 48

The fastest: 18h

The cheapest: US$ 48

Pros

Luggage allowance

Free cancellations

Makes bathroom stops

Air conditioned cabin

WiFi and charger sockets on board

Cons

Departure time limited to specific time of day

Very long journey

No other transport options

Irregular WiFi connection

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

WC

Reclining Seats

TV

Charger

Food

The fastest: 19h

The cheapest: US$ 1,448

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 19h

The cheapest: US$ 1,404

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 1h 27m

The cheapest: US$ 100

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About the ride from Bogota to Cartagena

Bogota to Cartagena Route Information

The distance between Bogota and Cartagena is 410 miles, or approximately 656 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Bogota to Cartagena, including bus,car,minivan,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 19 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour 27 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Bogota to Cartagena by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 48
  • 57 departures a day, or 399 departures a week

There are 14 travel classes for this journey, including: Doble Piso, Preferencial de Lujo, Preferencial Pantallas, Tourist, Berlinave Plus (2nd Floor), Berlinave Plus (1st Floor), Premium, Gaviota Diamante, Premium Plus, Standard, Berlinave Super Confort, Berlinave Plus, Preferencial Mas and Berlinave Super Plus.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Bogota to Cartagena by car

  • Starting Price: US$ 1,404
  • 144 departures a day, or 1008 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and SUV.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Bogota to Cartagena by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 1,448
  • 144 departures a day, or 1008 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Sprinter.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Bogota to Cartagena by flight

  • Starting Price: US$ 100
  • 37 departures a day, or 259 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Companies Operating from Bogota to Cartagena

Flota La Macarena

Average time

18h

Average price

US$ 50

(47)

Copetran

Average time

21h 20m - 1d 4h 15m

Average price

US$ 51

(36)

Berlinas del Fonce

Average time

21h 30m

Average price

US$ 49

(15)

Viajes Imperial

Average time

19h

Average price

US$ 1,404 - US$ 1,472

Avianca

Average time

1h 27m - 1h 36m

Average price

US$ 100 - US$ 156

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Bogota to Cartagena

What is the most popular transportation service from Bogota to Cartagena?

Many travelers choose Car as their preferred option from Bogota to Cartagena by Viajes Imperial

What is the distance between Bogota to Cartagena?

The total distance from Bogota to Cartagena is roughly 656 km (Air).

What is the fastest transportation service from Bogota to Cartagena?

For the quickest travel between Bogota and Cartagena, Flight by Avianca is the top choice, completing the trip in approximately 1h 27m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Bogota and Cartagena?

The most affordable way to travel from Bogota to Cartagena is with Bus by Expreso Brasilia, with fares starting at US$ 48.

Who are the service providers on this route?

Popular service providers on the Bogota to Cartagena route are

BUS:  Copetran | Berlinas del Fonce | Flota La Macarena | Expreso Brasilia

CAR:  Viajes Imperial

MINIVAN:  Viajes Imperial

FLIGHT:  Avianca | LATAM Airlines Group | Copa Airlines Colombia | JetSMART

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