How far is El Carmen de Bolívar from Cartagena?

The distance between the two cities is 53 miles (85 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Carmen de Bolívar to Cartagena?

Buses traveling from El Carmen de Bolívar to Cartagena leave from El Carmen de Bolivar and arrive at Terminal de Cartagena.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cartagena?

Once in Cartagena, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are La Boquilla and the Mangroves, Rosario Islands, Palace of Inquisition, San Basilio de Palenque and Scuba Diving & Snorkelling.

Bus El Carmen de Bolívar to Cartagena from $10 | Compare & Save up to 43%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for El Carmen de Bolívar to Cartagena on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	El Carmen de Bolivar	2h	4:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	El Carmen de Bolivar	2h 15m	5:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	El Carmen de Bolivar	2h	7:00pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	El Carmen de Bolivar	2h 15m	7:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	El Carmen de Bolivar	2h	8:30pm	Terminal de Cartagena	No tags

Get from El Carmen de Bolívar to Cartagena

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

2hAverage Duration

54 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Unitransco

3/5736 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5625 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.5

CO bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in El Carmen de Bolívar and Cartagena?

Stops in El Carmen de Bolívar

A - El Carmen de Bolivar

Stops in Cartagena

A - Terminal de Cartagena

Frequently asked questions about traveling from El Carmen de Bolívar to Cartagena, CO by bus

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The cheapest trip from El Carmen de Bolívar to Cartagena, CO was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $9

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