What is the cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Cali?

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Cali is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 16h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartagena to Cali?

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Cali is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $70 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Cali?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Cali. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Terminal de Transporte Cali via La Dorada and Terminal de Transportes de Manizales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 11m.

How far is it from Cartagena to Cali?

The distance between Cartagena and Cali is 808 km. The road distance is 1048.5 km.

How do I travel from Cartagena to Cali without a car?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Cali without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 54m and costs $370 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Cali?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Cartagena to Cali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Cali bus from?

Cartagena to Cali bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Bus or fly from Cartagena to Cali?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Cali is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $70 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via La Dorada, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 26h 11m.

Where does the Cartagena to Cali bus arrive?

Cartagena to Cali bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at La Dorada station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Cali?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Cali is 1049 km. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Cartagena to Cali.

Where can I stay near Cali?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Cali.

Cartagena to Cali - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cartagena to Cali by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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

Fly from Cartagena
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Cali (CLO)plane CTG - CLO
3h 19m
$73–213
Drive 1,048.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartagena to Calicar 1,048.5 km
16h 23m
$55–80
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Calitaxi
20h 54m
$378–395
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Cali (CLO)plane BAQ - CLO
5h 12m
$116–237
Bus via La Dorada
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to La Doradabus
2. Take the bus from La Dorada to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
26h 11m
$65–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
26h 35m
$65–100

Cartagena (CTG) to Cali (CLO) flights

66Weekly Planes

2h 38mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cartagena to Cali.

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Distance: 807.7 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Cartagena, Colombia and Cali, Colombia?

JetSMART, LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Cali (CLO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal de Transporte Cali via La Dorada and Terminal de Transportes de Manizales in around 26h 11m.

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