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Which bus from Cartagena to Medellín is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cartagena to Medellín. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Expreso Brasilia, Rápido Ochoa or Flota La Macarena. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£35
tomorrow
£35
Tuesday
£32
Wednesday
£32
Thursday
£32
Friday
£32
Saturday
£32

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Rápido Ochoa 12h 40m 10:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:40 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £35
Rápido Ochoa 12h 40m 16:30 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 05:10 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £35
Rápido Ochoa 13h 0m 20:30 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 09:30 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £35
Expreso Brasilia 14h 0m 13:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 03:00 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £37
Expreso Brasilia 14h 0m 15:45 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 05:45 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £37

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Rápido Ochoa 13h 0m 06:15 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 19:15 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £35
Rápido Ochoa 12h 40m 10:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:40 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £35
Expreso Brasilia 15h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:00 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Business £37
Expreso Brasilia 13h 10m 11:30 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 00:40 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £37
Flota La Macarena 14h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Bus Station 21:00 Medellín Terminal del Norte  Economy £52

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Rápido Ochoa 13h 0m 06:15 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 19:15 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Rápido Ochoa 12h 40m 16:30 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 05:10 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Expreso Brasilia 15h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:00 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Business £37
Expreso Brasilia 14h 0m 13:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 03:00 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £37
Flota La Macarena 14h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Bus Station 21:00 Medellín Terminal del Norte  Economy £52

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Rápido Ochoa 13h 0m 06:15 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 19:15 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Rápido Ochoa 12h 40m 10:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:40 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Expreso Brasilia 15h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:00 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Business £39
Expreso Brasilia 13h 10m 11:30 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 00:40 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £39
Flota La Macarena 14h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Bus Station 21:00 Medellín Terminal del Norte  Economy £50

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Rápido Ochoa 13h 0m 06:15 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 19:15 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Rápido Ochoa 12h 40m 10:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:40 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Expreso Brasilia 15h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:00 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Business £39
Expreso Brasilia 14h 0m 13:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 03:00 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £39
Flota La Macarena 14h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Bus Station 21:00 Medellín Terminal del Norte  Economy £52

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Rápido Ochoa 13h 0m 06:15 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 19:15 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Rápido Ochoa 12h 40m 10:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:40 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Expreso Brasilia 15h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:00 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Business £39
Expreso Brasilia 13h 10m 11:30 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 00:40 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £39
Flota La Macarena 14h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Bus Station 21:00 Medellín Terminal del Norte  Economy £50

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Rápido Ochoa 13h 0m 06:15 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 19:15 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Rápido Ochoa 12h 40m 16:30 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 05:10 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Rápido Ochoa 13h 0m 20:30 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 09:30 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £32
Expreso Brasilia 15h 0m 07:00 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 22:00 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Business £39
Expreso Brasilia 13h 10m 11:30 Cartagena Transportes Marsol S.A.S. 00:40 Medellín San Jose Coach Stop  Economy £39

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cartagena to Medellín is £24 on 15/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cartagena and Medellín?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cartagena to Medellín. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 60 daily coaches from Cartagena to Medellín. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 38 daily coaches between Cartagena and Medellín.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 134 coaches from Cartagena to Medellín, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cartagena and Medellín, with 96 offers.

All facts for Cartagena to Medellín bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Expreso Brasilia, Rápido Ochoa and Flota La Macarena that travel daily 49 times by bus from Cartagena to Medellín in one click. Book your Cartagena to Medellín bus ticket starting from £24!

Cheapest Bus £24
Fastest Bus 12h 40m
Earliest Coach 10:00
Latest Coach 21:30
Daily Bus Connections 49 Ø
Distance 461.3 km
Coach Companies Expreso Brasilia, Rápido Ochoa and Flota La Macarena

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cartagena to Medellín?

Every day, 49 buses from 3 coach companies leave Cartagena for Medellín. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
£35
Monday 02/11
£43
Tuesday 03/11
£43
Wednesday 04/11
£43
Thursday 05/11
£32
Friday 06/11
£43
Saturday 07/11
£32
Sunday 08/11
£43
Monday 09/11
£43
Tuesday 10/11
£43
Wednesday 11/11
£28
Thursday 12/11
£28
Friday 13/11
£43
Saturday 14/11
£28
Sunday 15/11
£24
Monday 16/11
£24
Tuesday 17/11
£43
Wednesday 18/11
£50
Thursday 19/11
£43
Friday 20/11
£24
Saturday 21/11
£24
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Cartagena to Medellín

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cartagena to Medellín, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £24, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cartagena to Medellín. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cartagena to Medellín, with £32. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Cartagena to Medellín

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cartagena to Medellín in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cartagena to Medellín, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cartagena to Medellín are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Cartagena and Medellín

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cartagena and Medellín. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cartagena to Medellín? Compare all modes of transports from Cartagena to Medellín.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cartagena to Medellín

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cartagena to Medellín. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cartagena to Medellín bus

How much does a Cartagena Medellín coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cartagena Medellín bus trip is available from £24 and takes 13h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cartagena to Medellín?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £24 to £53. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Medellín.

How many connections are available for the Cartagena Medellín route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cartagena to Medellín is offered by roughly 49 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Medellín from Cartagena take?

The quickest coach from Cartagena to Medellín is provided by Rápido Ochoa and takes 12h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cartagena to Medellín?

The earliest bus to Medellín departs from Cartagena at 10:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cartagena to Medellín?

The latest bus to Medellín departs from Cartagena at 21:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cartagena Medellín route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cartagena to Medellín can travel with Expreso Brasilia, Rápido Ochoa and Flota La Macarena. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cartagena and Medellín?

You can check all the direct connections between Cartagena and Medellín by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expreso Brasilia, Rápido Ochoa and Flota La Macarena.

What can I take with me on the bus to Medellín from Cartagena?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cartagena Medellín bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cartagena Medellín bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cartagena to Medellín on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Cartagena to Medellín?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 49 daily trips between Cartagena and Medellín. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cartagena to Medellín?

Prices and availability for 49 trips between Cartagena and Medellín change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cartagena to Medellín

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

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