What's the distance between Cúcuta and Cartagena by coach?

The journey from Cúcuta to Cartagena by coach covers an approximate distance of 266 miles (429 km).

How can I travel from Cúcuta to Cartagena avoiding air travel?

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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus from Cúcuta to Cartagena from £31 | Compare & Save up to 32%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cúcuta to Cartagena on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	05:00	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	06:20	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	15:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	17:45	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures from Cúcuta to Cartagena on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	05:00	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	06:20	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	15:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	17:45	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures from Cúcuta to Cartagena on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	05:00	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	06:20	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	15:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	17:45	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures from Cúcuta to Cartagena on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	06:20	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	05:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	17:30	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 2m	10:32	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	16:00	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures from Cúcuta to Cartagena on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	05:00	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	06:20	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	15:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	17:45	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Next departures from Cúcuta to Cartagena on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	05:00	Terminal de Cartagena	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 20m	06:20	Terminal de Cartagena	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Terminal de Cucuta	18h	10:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	15:00	Terminal de Cucuta	20h	11:00	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	17:45	Terminal de Cucuta	17h 45m	11:30	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 £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

17h 45mAverage duration

265 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Copetran

3/51,011 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.4

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,921 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Omega

3/574 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.8

Cotranal

CO Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 by bus from Cúcuta to Cartagena, CO

What's the distance between Cúcuta and Cartagena by coach?
The journey from Cúcuta to Cartagena by coach covers an approximate distance of 266 miles (429 km).
How can I travel from Cúcuta to Cartagena avoiding air travel?
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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£29

14/11

£37

Today

£37

16/11

£37

17/11

£37

18/11

£31

19/11

£32

20/11

£31

The cheapest trip from Cúcuta to Cartagena, CO was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £29

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 £29 to £44 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 £31, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Expreso Brasilia, 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.