Bus Tickets from Medellin to Cartagena, CO

TomorrowJul 30
from US$37
ThuJul 31
from US$37
FriAug 1
from US$34
SatAug 2
from US$34
SunAug 3
MonAug 4
from US$50
TueAug 5
WedAug 6

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Medellin
    Departure location: Terminal del Norte
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cartagena
    Destination location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Medellin
    Departure location: Terminal del Norte
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Cartagena
    Destination location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Medellin
    Departure location: Terminal del Norte
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Cartagena
    Destination location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Medellin
    Departure location: Medellin North Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cartagena
    Destination location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Operated by: Expreso Brasilia Expreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Medellin
    Departure location: Terminal del Norte
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Cartagena
    Destination location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Operated by: Rápido OchoaRápido Ochoa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Medellin to Cartagena, CO: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$50
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 5m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure5:00am
Distance459 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Medellin to Cartagena Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Medellin - Cartagena, CO

  1. What is the distance between Medellin and Cartagena?

    The distance covered from Medellin to Cartagena is 465 km (288 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Medellin to Cartagena?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal del Norte, in Medellin, and end it at Terminal de Cartagena, 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
07-27
US$44
07-28
US$52
Today
US$39
07-30
US$35
07-31
US$35
08-01
US$33
08-02
US$33
08-03
US$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Medellin to Cartagena, CO was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of US$33

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

You can expect to pay from US$33 to US$52 for a bus ticket from Medellin to Cartagena, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$33 which is on 2025-08-02.

Usually EBRL 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.

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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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