Lander to Cartagena by bus
Cartagena lies 962 km (598 mi) west of Lander, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 1,174 km (729 mi) of road.
| Lander | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 176,346 | 914,552 |
| Elevation | 288 m (945 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Cartagena are 1 h behind Lander right now, so a 17 h 31 min journey lands only 16 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cartagena
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from Lander to Cartagena
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Staying in Cartagena
Our booking partner lists 1,125+ places to stay in Cartagena (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 987 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (476), and 7 are five-star. Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 6,651 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cartagena from Lander?
962 km (598 mi) in a straight line, west of Lander; by road roughly 1,174 km (729 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lander to Cartagena by bus?
About 17 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lander and Cartagena?
Cartagena is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Cartagena?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Cartagena?
Our booking partner lists 1,125+ places to stay in Cartagena, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.