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Today25 Jul
from US$39
Tomorrow26 Jul
from US$51
Sun27 Jul
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Mon28 Jul
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Tue29 Jul
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Wed30 Jul
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Thu31 Jul
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Fri1 Aug
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: 26 July at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: 27 July at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: 27 July at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: 27 July at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia
    Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: Cartagena
    Departure location: Terminal de Cartagena
    Arrival time: 27 July at
    Destination city: Medellin
    Destination location: Terminal del Norte
    Operated by: Expreso BrasiliaExpreso Brasilia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cartagena, CO to Medellin: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$51
Average bus trip duration13h 30m
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance285 miles
Latest bus departure22:15

Cartagena to Medellin Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Cartagena to Medellin. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Cartagena to Medellin will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Medellin from Cartagena, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cartagena, CO - Medellin

  1. How far is Medellin from Cartagena by coach?

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

  2. 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
23/07
US$48
24/07
US$48
Today
US$37
26/07
US$48
27/07
US$47
28/07
US$37
29/07
US$37
30/07
US$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cartagena, CO to Medellin was searched and found on 30 Jul 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$50 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 2025-07-30.

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.

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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