What is the cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano is to fly and shuttle which costs $350 - $650 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 18m and costs $350 - $650.

How far is it from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Cartagena and Arenal Volcano is 1090 km.

How do I travel from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano without a car?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano without a car is to ferry and bus via Quepos which takes 7 days 0h and costs $1,100 - $1,140.

How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cartagena and Arenal Volcano?

Arenal Volcano is 1h behind Cartagena. It is currently 12:01 AM in Cartagena and 11:01 PM in Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 660+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Cartagena to Arenal Volcano - 3 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano by plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane CTG - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
6h 18m
$350–636
Ferry, bus via Quepos
1. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry
2. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus
3. Take the bus from Panama to Queposbus
4. Take the bus from Quepos to La Fortunabus
7d
$1,103–1,135
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry
2. Take the bus from Sabanitas to Panama Citybus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal de Buses La Fortunabus
7d
$794–852

Cartagena (CTG) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

36Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 1,089.6 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano. However, you can take the bus to Iglesia Cristo Rey, walk to Cartagena (CTG) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, take the bus to El Erizo, walk to Alajuela, take the shuttle to La Fortuna, then take the taxi to Arenal Volcano. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cartagena to Arenal Volcano via Portobelo, Portobelo, Sabanitas, Panama City, Panama, Hospital Dr. Max Terán, Quepos, Quepos, and La Fortuna in around 7d.

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