Cities Near Barranquilla
Cities near Barranquilla, Colombia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sabanalarga, Ciénaga, Santa Marta. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Barranquilla, Colombia is Sabanalarga, about 25 mi (41 km) away — roughly 49 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabanalarga | 25 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ciénaga | 36 mi / 58 km | 1 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Santa Marta | 44 mi / 70 km | 1 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fundación | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Turbaco | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valledupar | 109 mi / 176 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Magangué | 119 mi / 192 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sincelejo | 122 mi / 197 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Agustín Codazzi | 123 mi / 198 km | 2 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Riohacha | 133 mi / 214 km | 3 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Barranquilla
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sabanalarga, Ciénaga, Santa Marta, Fundación, Turbaco. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Barranquilla
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Valledupar, Magangué, Sincelejo, Agustín Codazzi, Riohacha. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Barranquilla include Sabanalarga, Ciénaga, Santa Marta, Fundación, Turbaco. The closest is Sabanalarga, about 25 miles (41 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Sabanalarga
- → Best time to visit Ciénaga
- → Best time to visit Santa Marta
- → Best time to visit Fundación
- → Best time to visit Turbaco
- → Best time to visit Valledupar
- → Best time to visit Magangué
- → Best time to visit Sincelejo
- → Best time to visit Agustín Codazzi
- → Best time to visit Riohacha