Cartagena to Barranquilla by train
Barranquilla lies 100 km (62 mi) north-east of Cartagena, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Colombia rail, over roughly 122 km (76 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Cartagena | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 914,552 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 130001–130027 | 080001–080020 |
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Staying in Barranquilla
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla. Of the 196 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (103), and 13 are five-star. Across 100 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 99,376 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barranquilla from Cartagena?
100 km (62 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cartagena; by road roughly 122 km (76 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Barranquilla by train?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cartagena and Barranquilla?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Barranquilla?
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla, 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.