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

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Tumaco is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 28h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartagena to Tumaco is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $240 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Tumaco?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartagena to Tumaco. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena and arriving at Tumaco via Terminal Tunja, Terminal Salitre and Terminal de Pasto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 25m.

How far is it from Cartagena to Tumaco?

The distance between Cartagena and Tumaco is 1043 km. The road distance is 1694.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartagena to Tumaco without a car is to bus which takes 34h 25m and costs $85 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cartagena to Tumaco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartagena to Tumaco bus from?

Cartagena to Tumaco bus services, operated by Concorde, depart from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Bus or fly from Cartagena to Tumaco?

The best way to get from Cartagena to Tumaco is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $240 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 34h 25m.

Where does the Cartagena to Tumaco bus arrive?

Cartagena to Tumaco bus services, operated by Concorde, arrive at Tunja station.

Can I drive from Cartagena to Tumaco?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartagena to Tumaco is 1695 km. It takes approximately 28h 1m to drive from Cartagena to Tumaco.

Where can I stay near Tumaco?

There are 10+ hotels available in Tumaco.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to La Florida Airport (TCO)CTG - TCO
5h 30m
$244–465
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Tunja
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tunja to Terminal Salitre
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Pasto
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Tumaco
34h 25m
$89–155
Drive 1,694.8 km
1. Drive from Cartagena to Tumaco1,694.8 km
28h 1m
$89–128
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal del Norte
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Pasto
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Tumaco
34h 58m
$537–561
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to La Dorada
2. Take the bus from La Dorada to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
4. Take the bus from Cali to Terminal de Pasto
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Tumaco
42h 23m
$100–143
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte Cali
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Pasto
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Tumaco
44h 20m
$94–141

Cartagena (CTG) to La Florida Airport (TCO) flights

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Distance: 1,042.6 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

JetSMART, Satena, and five other airlines fly from Cartagena (CTG) to La Florida Airport (TCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Tumaco via Terminal Tunja, Terminal Salitre, and Terminal de Pasto in around 34h 25m.

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