How much is the bus ticket from Cartagena to Valledupar?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cartagena to Valledupar start from $33. The average price for this route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cartagena to Valledupar?

The average bus travel time from Cartagena to Valledupar is 8h 45m, covering a distance of 243 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by Expreso Brasilia .

Which bus companies service the Cartagena to Valledupar route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Copetran , Expreso Brasilia , Unitransco , Almirante Padilla S.A. , Berlitur , Rapido Ochoa .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cartagena to Valledupar?

The earliest bus departs from Cartagena to Valledupar at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cartagena to Valledupar?

A bus trip from Cartagena to Valledupar generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cartagena to Valledupar?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 625 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cartagena to Valledupar?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cartagena to Valledupar?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cartagena to Valledupar?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Cartagena to Valledupar on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	7h	12:30pm	Terminal Valledupar	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h	11:30am	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
	Bus	4:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h 30m	12:45pm	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Copetran + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	1:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	10h 30m	12:00pm	Valledupar Bus Station	No tags
Copetran + Unitransco	Bus	3:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	10h 30m	2:00pm	Valledupar Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cartagena to Valledupar on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	7h	12:30pm	Terminal Valledupar	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h	11:30am	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
	Bus	4:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h 30m	12:45pm	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Unitransco + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	6:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h 45m	3:15pm	Valledupar Bus Station	No tags
Copetran + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	1:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	10h 30m	12:00pm	Valledupar Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cartagena to Valledupar on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h	11:30am	Terminal Valledupar	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	7h	12:30pm	Terminal Valledupar	Fastest
Bus	3:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h	11:30am	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h 30m	12:45pm	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h	1:30pm	Terminal Valledupar	No tags

Next departures for Cartagena to Valledupar on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	7h	12:30pm	Terminal Valledupar	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h	11:30am	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
	Bus	4:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h 30m	12:45pm	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Copetran + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	1:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	10h 30m	12:00pm	Valledupar Bus Station	No tags
Copetran + Unitransco	Bus	3:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	10h 30m	2:00pm	Valledupar Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cartagena to Valledupar on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h 25m	4:00pm	Valledupar Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	7h	3:15pm	Terminal Valledupar	Fastest
	Bus	3:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h	11:30am	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
	Bus	4:15am	Terminal de Cartagena	8h 30m	12:45pm	Terminal Valledupar	No tags
Copetran + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	1:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	10h 30m	12:00pm	Valledupar Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Cartagena to Valledupar

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

8h 45mAverage Duration

243 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cartagena and Valledupar?

Stops in Cartagena

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Terminal de Cartagena
Tv. 57 #24-236, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
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Stops in Valledupar

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Terminal Valledupar
Terminal de Valledupar, Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia
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Compare bus companies

Copetran

3/51,014 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,924 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Unitransco

3/5741 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5202 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.2

Berlitur

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5625 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.5

CO Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cartagena, CO to Valledupar by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cartagena to Valledupar?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cartagena to Valledupar start from $33. The average price for this route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cartagena to Valledupar?
The average bus travel time from Cartagena to Valledupar is 8h 45m, covering a distance of 243 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h and is operated by Expreso Brasilia.
Which bus companies service the Cartagena to Valledupar route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Copetran, Expreso Brasilia, Unitransco, Almirante Padilla S.A., Berlitur, Rapido Ochoa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cartagena to Valledupar?
The earliest bus departs from Cartagena to Valledupar at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cartagena to Valledupar?
A bus trip from Cartagena to Valledupar generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cartagena to Valledupar?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 625 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cartagena to Valledupar?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rapido Ochoa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cartagena to Valledupar?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cartagena to Valledupar?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-29

$30

11-30

$30

Today

$33

12-02

$35

12-03

$33

12-04

$35

12-05

$35

12-06

$35

The cheapest trip from Cartagena, CO to Valledupar was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $30

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 Valledupar, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $46 for a bus ticket from Cartagena, CO to Valledupar based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Copetran 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.