SUMMARY OF THE BUS TRIP ON THE ROUTE BOGOTÁ – MEDELLÍN
| Distance | 419 Km. |
| average trip duration | 10 hours |
| first bus | 04:00 hrs. |
| Last bus | 23:15 hrs. |
| output frequency | 35 departures per day approx. |
| Lowest price | $98,000 |
| Highest price | $100,000 |
| Companies | Rápido Tolima, Expreso Brasilia, Rápido Ochoa, Expreso Bolivariano, Empresa Arauca, Flota Magdalena, Coonorte |
The distance between Bogotá and Medellín in the department of Antioquia is 419 km and the estimated travel time by bus is approximately 10 hours. The land trip between Bogotá and Medellín may vary depending on the bus stops on the route and the state of the traffic. Here you can also check the information on bus tickets from Medellín to Bogotá
Bus tickets from Bogota to Medellin
The passenger transport companies that carry out the route from Bogotá to Medellín are: Rápido Tolima, Copetran, Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Brasilia, Empresa Arauca, Coonorte, Flota Magdalena and Rápido Ochoa and the frequency of bus departures is about 20 on average each day.
Schedules and prices from Bogota to Medellin
| Business | Schedules | Exit | Services | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expreso Brasilia | 14:00 21:30 | Bogotá Salitre Terminal | Premium | From $100,000 |
| Rápido Tolima | 08:00 09:40 16:15 17:45 19:15 21:15 23:15 | Bogotá Salitre Terminal | Mega Duo | From $98,000 |
| Rápido Ochoa | 07:40 18:30 21:00 21:01 22:30 | Bogotá Salitre Terminal | Rey Dorado Lo máximo, Rey Dorado de Primera | From $100,000 |
| Expreso Bolivariano | 06:40 09:00 10:40 11:30 14:45 20:00 20:01 20:02 22:00 22:01 22:02 22:46 22:47 | Bogotá Salitre Terminal | Duo Bus, 2G Gold, 2G | From $98,000 |
| Empresa Arauca | 04:00 08:20 | Bogotá Salitre Terminal | Super Estelar | From $98,000 |
| Flota Magdalena | 10:00 15:30 20:30 | Bogotá Salitre Terminal | Premium | From $98,000 |
| Coonorte | 06:00 12:00 19:45 20:45 | Bogotá Salitre Terminal | Luxury service | From $98,000 |
The schedules and prices may vary depending on the day and availability of tickets, in high season the rates can be increased by up to 15% or 20%. In many companies if you buy your ticket in advance you can find it at a cheaper price.
- The first departure is at 04:00 hrs . by Arauca Company
- The last departure time is at 11:15 p.m. by Fast Tolima
Terminals on the Bogotá Medellín route
The buses from Bogotá depart from the Terminal Salitre de Bogotá, which is the main bus station in the city, although we can also find departures from the Terminal del Sur de Bogotá and the Terminal del Norte de Bogotá.
The place of drop-off or arrival terminal is generally the main station or terminal of the destination city, such as the Medellín Terminal, however with some companies and routes you can set a drop-off point prior to the arrival terminal. In Medellín we also find the Terminal del Norte de Medellín and Terminal Sur de Medellín.
Map of the bus route from Bogotá to Medellín
How much is the ticket from Bogota to Medellin?
The value of the cheapest bus ticket for the Bogotá to Medellín route starts at $98,000 for Expreso Bolivariano and the most expensive ticket is $100,000 for Expreso Brasilia.
How to buy the tickets?
You can buy tickets for your trip from Bogotá to Medellín at the ticket offices or agencies of the transport terminals, or you can purchase them on the websites or call centers of each transport company. You can also buy tickets in the “Buy your ticket” section on our website.