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

The cheapest way to get from Salta to Cartagena is to fly which costs $300 - $750 and takes 10h 57m.

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 10h 57m and costs $300 - $750.

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 10h.

How far is it from Salta to Cartagena?

The distance between Salta and Cartagena is 4091 km. The road distance is 5939.2 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 0h and costs $360 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m 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 10h 57m and costs $300 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Tacna, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 4 days 0h.

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 3:44 PM in Salta and 1:44 PM in Cartagena.

Can I drive from Salta to Cartagena?

Yes, the driving distance between Salta to Cartagena is 5939 km. It takes approximately 3 days 15h to drive from Salta to Cartagena.

Where can I stay near Cartagena?

There are 3183+ hotels available in Cartagena.

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

There are 6 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 Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to Cartagena
best
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Cartagena (CTG)plane SLA - CTG
10h 57m
$300–723
Fly Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport 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 36m
$210–812
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
$362–506
Drive 5,939.2 km
1. Drive from Salta to Cartagenacar 5,939.2 km
3d 15h
$530–765
Bus to Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport, fly to Cartagena
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Tucumánbus
2. Fly from Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) to Cartagena (CTG)plane TUC - CTG
14h 57m
$215–858
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 10h
$356–509

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

12Weekly Planes

9h 29mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,090.8 km
Duration: 10h 57m

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) twice 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.

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