Latacunga to Cartagena by bus
Cartagena lies 1,307 km (812 mi) north of Latacunga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 41 min including stops, over roughly 1,594 km (990 mi) of road.
| Latacunga | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 205,624 | 914,552 |
| Elevation | 2,770 m (9,088 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 050101–050113 | 130001–130027 |
What changes when you arrive in Cartagena
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from Latacunga 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 Latacunga?
1,307 km (812 mi) in a straight line, north of Latacunga; by road roughly 1,594 km (990 mi).
How long does it take to get from Latacunga to Cartagena by bus?
About 23 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Latacunga and Cartagena?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.