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

The cheapest way to get from Salta to Cartagena is to bus which costs $350 - $550 and takes 5 days 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Salta to Cartagena is to fly which takes 11h 8m and costs $280 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Salta and Cartagena?

No, there is no direct bus from Salta to Cartagena. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Salta and arriving at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, San Antonio del Táchira and Terminal Cúcuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 19h.

How far is it from Salta to Cartagena?

The distance between Salta and Cartagena is 4096 km. The road distance is 5937.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Salta to Cartagena without a car is to bus via Tacna which takes 4 days 8h and costs $360 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Salta to Cartagena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salta to Cartagena bus from?

Salta to Cartagena bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal de Salta station.

Bus or fly from Salta to Cartagena?

The best way to get from Salta to Cartagena is to fly which takes 11h 8m and costs $280 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Tacna, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 4 days 8h.

Where does the Salta to Cartagena bus arrive?

Salta to Cartagena bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy station.

What is the time difference between Salta and Cartagena?

Cartagena is 2h behind Salta. It is currently 12:52 AM in Salta and 10:52 PM in Cartagena.

Can I drive from Salta to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Salta to Cartagena is 5938 km. It takes approximately 3 days 15h to drive from Salta to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3090+ hotels available in Cartagena.

Salta to Cartagena - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Salta to Cartagena by plane, bus, 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 to Cartagena
best
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Cartagena (CTG)plane SLA - CTG
11h 8m
$280–900
Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane SLA - BAQ
2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
16h 34m
$261–1,058
Bus via Tacna
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Arequipabus
4. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
5. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus
6. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
4d 8h
$360–543
Drive 5,937.5 km
1. Drive from Salta to Cartagenacar 5,937.5 km
3d 15h
$529–765
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
5d 19h
$357–510

Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

8Weekly Planes

10h 44mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salta to Cartagena.

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Distance: 4,096.4 km
Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Salta, Argentina and Cartagena, Colombia?

Copa Airlines, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Cartagena (CTG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Arequipa, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Cúcuta, and Terminal Cúcuta in around 4d 8h.

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