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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Cartagena is to bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Cartagena is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $110 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Rumichaca, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Salitre and Tunja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Cuenca to Cartagena?

The distance between Cuenca and Cartagena is 1539 km. The road distance is 2157.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Cartagena without a car is to bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) which takes 2 days 5h and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Cuenca to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Cartagena bus from?

Cuenca to Cartagena bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Cartagena is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Cuenca to Cartagena bus arrive?

Cuenca to Cartagena bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Cartagena is 2157 km. It takes approximately 35h 37m to drive from Cuenca to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3149+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Cuenca to Cartagena - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Cuenca to Cartagena 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 to Cartagena
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Cartagena (CTG)CUE - CTG
6h 33m
$119–422
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Tulcán
2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitre
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Tunja
4. Take the bus from Tunja to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena
2d 2h
$99–161
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Loreto
2. Take the bus from Loreto, Orellana to La Joya de los Sachas
3. Drive from La Joya de los Sachas to San Miguel
4. Take the bus from San Miguel to Terminal Salitre
5. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Tunja
6. Take the bus from Tunja to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena
43h 48m
$102–169
Drive 2,157.3 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Cartagena2,157.3 km
35h 37m
$123–177
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)CUE - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena
8h 47m
$129–464
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cuenca, Ecuador to Quito Terminal Carcelén
2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Norte
5. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagena
2d 4h
$477–526
Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Rumichaca
3. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitre
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Tunja
5. Take the bus from Tunja to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena
2d 5h
$139–214
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cúcuta
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena
2d 20h
$170–331

Cuenca (CUE) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

25Weekly Planes

7h 39mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,539 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Cartagena, Colombia?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Cartagena (CTG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Tulcán, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Salitre, and Tunja in around 2d 2h.

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