Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla by bus, van, flight, taxi from COP 38,876

Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla Destination Reviews

Thavanian

It was very smooth, way easier than I thought it would be, the bus was very nice, beautiful and comfortable, the seat reclined and I slept like a baby for most of the journeys

Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla, Bus AC Seater, Expreso Brasilia, Jul 19, 2025

Kelvin S

I had a great experience on my trip from Cartagena to Barranquilla. My friend and I accidentally booked for the incorrect day, but the lady at the desk was super kind and quickly fixed our error, just 10 minutes before departure. The service was excellent and it was a great experience to see some of the backroads and countryside of Colombia. .

Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla, Bus Luxury, Copetran, Nov 9, 2022

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Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Transportes MSG	Standard 4pax	Any time	+2h	€165.75
Van	Destino Colombia	Shuttle	01:00	05:00	€81.59
Bus	Copetran	Preferencial Mas	01:30	04:30	€7.16
Van	Destino Colombia	Shuttle	02:00	06:00	€93.78
Van	Destino Colombia	Shuttle	03:00	07:00	€93.78
Bus	Copetran	Preferencial Mas	03:30	06:00	€7.16
Flight	LATAM Airlines Group	Economy	03:47	14:32	€114.15
Bus	Expreso Brasilia	Gaviota Diamante	04:15	06:58	€7.37
Flight	LATAM Airlines Group	Economy	04:41	13:52	€230.00
Flight	Avianca	Economy	04:57	08:58	€420.43
Flight	Avianca	Economy	05:20	12:40	€156.45
Flight	Avianca	Economy	05:40	17:30	€153.57
Van	Transportes Marsol	Tourist	06:00	08:00	€6.71
Flight	Avianca	Economy	06:18	06:57	€129.56
Bus	Copetran	AC Seater	06:35	08:35	€7.37
Flight	Avianca	Economy	06:55	18:10	€251.41
Flight	LATAM Airlines Group	Economy	07:11	16:34	€124.00
Bus	Expreso Brasilia	AC Seater	07:30	10:30	€6.70	5.0
Flight	JetSmart	Economy	07:51	06:25	€114.58
Flight	JetSmart	Economy	08:11	21:32	€86.37

How to get from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla

When you want to get from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 203.32. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 9.00.

How much does it cost to get from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla?

The cost of the trip from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Unitransco: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 9.00 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 203.32.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla:

Bus tickets - EUR 9.00 to EUR 29.79;
Van price : EUR 17.01 - EUR 116.22;
Plane tickets - EUR 63.02 to EUR 79.16;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 105.59 to EUR 203.32.

How many trips per day are there between Cartagena de Indias and Barranquilla?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Vans from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla depart during the day - there are approximately 41 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 04:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:40. There are 21 available bus trips every day.
Flights from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is EUR 63.02.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla

LATAM Airlines Group, Wingo

Buses

Taking a bus from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 105.59.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

48% decided to go for a bus.
48% opted for a van.
4% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla

Facts about the transport from Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla

Cheapest Transport	€9
Fastest Transport	1h 30m
Earliest Departure	12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure	11:00 晚上
Departures per day	81
Distance	1276 kilometers
Transport Companies	Concorde, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Destino Colombia, Flota La Macarena, LATAM Airlines Group, Transglobal Ejecutivos, Transportes Marsol, Transportes MSG, Unitransco, VIP Taxi Service, Wingo

Popular Routes

Cartagena de Indias to Barranquilla