How far is Medellin from Cartagena by coach?

The distance between Cartagena and Medellin by coach is approximately 288 miles (465 km).

Is there a way to reach Medellin from Cartagena without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus from Cartagena to Medellin from US$37 | Compare & Save up to 31%

Next departures

Next departures from Cartagena to Medellin on 9 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:30	Terminal de Cartagena	13h	09:30	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
	18:30	Terminal de Cartagena	12h	06:30	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
	16:15	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	05:45	Terminal del Norte	No tags
	13:00	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	02:30	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags
Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia	12:15	Terminal de Cartagena	17h 45m	06:00	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cartagena to Medellin on 10 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	23:30	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
	18:30	Terminal de Cartagena	12h	06:30	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
	16:15	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	05:45	Terminal del Norte	No tags
	07:00	Terminal de Cartagena	14h 15m	21:15	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags
Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia	12:15	Terminal de Cartagena	17h 45m	06:00	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cartagena to Medellin on 11 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	23:30	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
	18:30	Terminal de Cartagena	12h	06:30	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
	16:15	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	05:45	Terminal del Norte	No tags
	07:00	Terminal de Cartagena	14h 15m	21:15	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags
Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia	12:15	Terminal de Cartagena	17h 45m	06:00	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cartagena to Medellin on 13 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	23:30	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
	18:30	Terminal de Cartagena	12h	06:30	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
	16:15	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	05:45	Terminal del Norte	No tags
	07:00	Terminal de Cartagena	14h 15m	21:15	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags
Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia	07:30	Terminal de Cartagena	16h 24m	23:54	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cartagena to Medellin on 14 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	23:30	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
	18:30	Terminal de Cartagena	12h	06:30	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
	16:15	Terminal de Cartagena	13h 30m	05:45	Terminal del Norte	No tags
	07:00	Terminal de Cartagena	14h 15m	21:15	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags
Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia	12:15	Terminal de Cartagena	17h 45m	06:00	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags

Bus Cartagena, CO to Medellin: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$54

Average bus trip duration13h 30m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure01:30

Distance285 miles

Latest bus departure21:30

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Expreso Brasilia

3/51,908 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Many users appreciated the comfortable seats and competent drivers, noting an overall smooth journey. However, several reviews mentioned that the buses were extremely cold due to air conditioning. Additionally, some passengers experienced issues with non-functional outlets and inadequate toilet facilities lacking essentials like water or paper products.

Expreso Brasilia Cartagena Medellin recent customer reviews

1) During the night it was a bad sleep because of the cold air blowing; when arrived my condition was terrible. 2) The electric outlet below the seat was not working although it was said that it's available. 3) The toilet was out of order and the water couldn't be flushed.

Guntis K.

25 June 2024

It was very nice but air was kept at freezing for entire trip. Very uncomfortable

Michele S.

20 May 2024

I was a bit late due to traffic, but they waited and helped me with the tickets, the ride went without any problems. The only problem is that I can’t really sleep in nightbuses, but thats my personal problem haha.

Anais S.

28 February 2024

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5614 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.4

The bus service received positive feedback for providing a comfortable journey with air conditioning, USB ports, and possibly Wi-Fi. Passengers appreciated the punctuality of the buses and felt safe during their travels. However, some suggested that there should be clearer communication about the use of the bus bathroom.

Rápido Ochoa Cartagena Medellin recent customer reviews

Nice legroom and charging station but no water in bathroom and no internet. My online price was 18 thousand more than had I bought it at the station

Michael Stuart C. W.

12 July 2024

Bus driver was struggling to stay awake so blasted really loud music the whole night which meant anyone near the front couldn’t sleep.

Katherine S.

28 April 2024

Comfortable bus with aircon on for the full journey and usb ports. There also seemed to be Wi-Fi (we didn’t bother connecting) and we arrived in Medellín shortly after the scheduled time.

Sean M.

1 April 2024

Copetran

3/51,004 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.3

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5195 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.8

WiFi0.2

Unitransco

3/5729 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 729 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Unitransco ticket prices on this trip start at US$16

Unitransco Cartagena Medellin recent customer reviews

Bathroom was very dirty, and the ride was very bumpy

Katherine C.

22 March 2017

No reading lights. Why have them if they are not enabled?

Andrew F.

30 December 2016

Berlinas del Fonce

4/5165 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.3

Berlitur

Sotracor S.A.

CO Bus Companies: Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Coomotor, Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco, Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira

Cartagena to Medellin Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cartagena and Medellin?

Stops in Cartagena

A - Terminal de Cartagena

Stops in Medellin

A - Terminal del Norte

B - Terminal Norte

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cartagena, CO - Medellin

How far is Medellin from Cartagena by coach?
The distance between Cartagena and Medellin by coach is approximately 288 miles (465 km).
Is there a way to reach Medellin from Cartagena without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/09

US$51

08/09

US$45

Today

US$38

10/09

US$38

11/09

US$38

12/09

US$37

13/09

US$38

14/09

US$38

The cheapest trip from Cartagena, CO to Medellin was searched and found on 12 Sept 2025 with a price of US$37

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

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Cartagena, CO to Medellin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$37, which is on 2025-09-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cartagena and Medellin!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cartagena to Medellin, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cartagena to Medellin.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cartagena to Medellin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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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Next departures

Bus Cartagena, CO to Medellin: Trip Overview

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Expreso Brasilia Cartagena Medellin recent customer reviews

Rápido Ochoa Cartagena Medellin recent customer reviews

Unitransco Cartagena Medellin recent customer reviews

Cartagena to Medellin Bus

Where are the popular stops in Cartagena and Medellin?

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cartagena, CO - Medellin

How far is Medellin from Cartagena by coach?

Is there a way to reach Medellin from Cartagena without flying?

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