Cali to Cartagena by train
Cartagena lies 783 km (487 mi) north of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Colombia rail, over roughly 955 km (594 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cali | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 2.4 million | 914,552 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 130001–130027 |
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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 Cali?
783 km (487 mi) in a straight line, north of Cali; by road roughly 955 km (594 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Cartagena by train?
About 11 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Cartagena?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
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.