How to get from Cartagena to Barranquilla

How to Get

Apr 15

About traveling from Cartagena to Barranquilla

Both Cartagena and Barranquilla are stunning reflections of Colombia, both are beautiful caribbean flanked cities, where the scenery and lively atmosphere take center stage. Cartagena has a rich colonial history set against the backdrop of beautiful beaches. While Barranquilla, known for hosting the famous annual carnival, is filled with caribbean culture and excitement!

If you decide to take a car transfer from Cartagena to Barranquilla, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including the hot El Totumo Mud Volcano, and the Julio Florez House Museum.

How to get from Cartagena to Barranquilla

If you’re travelling from Cartagena to Barranquilla, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Cartagena to Barranquilla. The fastest way to travel from Cartagena to Barranquilla is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from Cartagena to Barranquilla since it’s so convenient.

Cartagena to Barranquilla by bus

To travel from Cartagena to Barranquilla by bus, go to the Cartagena Transportation Terminal and buy a ticket to Barranquilla. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. There are over 40 buses to Barranquilla that depart from Cartagena. The earliest bus is at 1:30 AM, and the last bus is at 10:00 PM, with buses leaving at different intervals during the day (depending on the company). The bus from Cartagena to Barranquilla is run by Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, and Transportes Marsol, with bus tickets from Cratagena to Barranquilla costing around 5 EUR for the about 2.5 hour trip. The distance from Cartagena to Barranquilla is about 134 kilometers.

All options offer direct service from Caratgena to Barranquilla.

Cartagena to Barranquilla by bus

First/Last Departure

1:30 AM/10:00 PM

Avg. Price

€5

Distance

~134 km

Duration

~2.5 hr

Operating Companies

Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, and Transportes Marsol

Cartagena to Barranquilla Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Cartagena to Barranquilla. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Cartagena, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Barranquilla, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!