Medellin to Cartagena de Indias

Medellin to Cartagena de Indias

Medellin
Cartagena de Indias
Wed, Jun 5
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Medellin to Cartagena de Indias Schedule

Medellin to Cartagena de Indias Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transportes Especiales Aliados Standard 3pax Any timeCOP 1,017,502
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA429602:08 - 03:17COP 293,956
LATAM Airlines Group Economy 04:49 - 17:37COP 317,282
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA403406:35 - 07:44COP 320,622
LATAM Airlines Group Economy 08:10 - 20:30COP 378,432
Avianca Economy #AV934610:12 - 12:00COP 850,903
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA431213:06 - 14:14COP 265,696
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA437815:19 - 16:27COP 232,854
Avianca Economy #AV852617:40 - 18:51COP 235,698
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA417419:18 - 20:26COP 128,563
Rapido Ochoa Standard AC 20:15 - 09:35COP 185,826
Rapido Ochoa Standard AC 22:30 - 11:50COP 174,051

Transportation from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias

Facts about the transport from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport1h 8m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day34
Distance700 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvianca, EasyFly, Flota La Macarena, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Group, Rapido Ochoa, Transglobal Ejecutivos, Transportes Especiales Aliados, Unitransco, Wingo

How to get from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias

Travelling between Medellin and Cartagena de Indias is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 865.14 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 22.62.

How long does it take to get from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Medellin and Cartagena de Indias depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Medellin and Cartagena de Indias. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 8m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 14h to reach Cartagena de Indias.

How much does it cost to get from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias?

Travelling between Medellin and Cartagena de Indias can be as cheap as USD 22.62 if you opt for a Avianca flight and as expensive as USD 865.14 if you buy a Transglobal Ejecutivos taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Medellin and Cartagena de Indias ?

  • 16 from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias starting from 11:15 Jose Maria Cordova Airport until 22:09 Jose Maria Cordova Airport
  • 16 from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias starting from 05:30 Terminal del Norte Medellin until 22:30 Terminal del Norte Medellin
  • 2 from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias starting from 00:00 Medellin Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Medellin Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 22.62.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Medellin and Cartagena de Indias

Avianca, EasyFly, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Group, Wingo

Bus

Travelling from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Medellin and Cartagena de Indias

Flota La Macarena, Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Medellin and Cartagena de Indias

Transglobal Ejecutivos, Transportes Especiales Aliados

What is the most popular transport to get from Medellin to Cartagena de Indias?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 69% opted for a bus
  • 31% decided to fly