How far is Cúcuta from Cartagena?

It's about 429 km (266 miles) from Cúcuta to Cartagena.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cúcuta to Cartagena?

Buses departing from Terminal de Cucuta in Cúcuta will take you to Terminal de Cartagena in Cartagena.

Bus from Cúcuta to Cartagena starting at $52 | Compare & Save up to 37%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cúcuta to Cartagena on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	5:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	6:20am	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 2m	10:32am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 30m	4:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Cúcuta to Cartagena on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	5:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	6:20am	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 2m	10:32am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 30m	4:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Cúcuta to Cartagena on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	5:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	6:20am	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 2m	10:32am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 30m	4:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Cúcuta to Cartagena on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	5:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	6:20am	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 2m	10:32am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 30m	4:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures for Cúcuta to Cartagena on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	6:20am	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	5:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 2m	10:32am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30am	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 30m	4:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

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Get from Cúcuta to Cartagena

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

17h 45mAverage Duration

428 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Copetran

3/51,011 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,920 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Omega

3/574 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.8

Cotranal

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Where are the popular stops in Cúcuta and Cartagena?

Stops in Cúcuta

A - Terminal de Cucuta

Stops in Cartagena

A - Terminal de Cartagena

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

How far is Cúcuta from Cartagena?
It's about 429 km (266 miles) from Cúcuta to Cartagena.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cúcuta to Cartagena?
Buses departing from Terminal de Cucuta in Cúcuta will take you to 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

11-10

$52

11-11

$52

Today

$52

11-13

$52

11-14

$67

11-15

$71

11-16

$67

11-17

$79

The cheapest trip from Cúcuta to Cartagena, CO was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $81 for a bus ticket from Cúcuta to Cartagena, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-13.

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.