Quevedo to Cartagena by bus
Cartagena lies 1,344 km (835 mi) north of Quevedo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 1,640 km (1,019 mi) of road.
| Quevedo | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 213,842 | 914,552 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 120301–120309 | 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 Quevedo 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 Quevedo?
1,344 km (835 mi) in a straight line, north of Quevedo; by road roughly 1,640 km (1,019 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quevedo to Cartagena by bus?
About 24 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quevedo 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.