The distance between Cali and Medellin in the department of Antioquia is 418 km and the estimated travel time by bus is approximately 10 hours. The overland trip between Cali and Medellin may vary depending on the bus stops on the route and traffic conditions. Here you can also check the information on bus tickets from Medellín to Cali.
SUMMARY OF THE BUS TRIP ON THE CALI – MEDELLÍN ROUTE
| Distance | 418km |
| average trip duration | 10 hours |
| first bus | 05:00 a.m. |
| last bus | 10:31 p.m. |
| output frequency | 20 to 25 departures per day |
| Lowest price | $45,000 |
| Highest price | $70,000 |
| Companies | Empresa Arauca, Flota Magdalena, Expreso Bolivariano |
Bus tickets from Cali to Medellin
The transport companies that sell tickets for the route from Cali to Medellín are Empresa Arauca, Expreso Bolivariano and Flota Magdalena. The schedules to travel from Cali to Medellín range from 05:00 to 22:31 hours with about 20 to 25 daily departures.
Schedules and prices from Cali to Medellin
| Business | Schedules | Exit | Services | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa Arauca | 05:00 06:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 17:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 | Cali Terminal | Super Stellar, Buston | From $45,000 |
| Flota Magdalena | 13:00 15:30 18:00 20:00 | Cali Terminal | Premium | From $70,000 |
| Expreso Bolivariano | 10:00 17:00 18:00 19:01 20:30 21:01 22:01 22:31 | Cali Terminal | 2G, 2G Gold, Duo Bus | From $58,000 |
Departure times may vary depending on the day of the week and time of year. Ticket prices in high season 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 05:00 hrs. by Empresa Arauca
- The last departure time is at 22:31 hrs. by Expreso Bolivariano
Schedules from Cali to Medellin and Terminals
- Place of Departure: Cali Terminal
- Place of arrival: Medellin South Terminal
Departure terminal in Cali
The Cali Terminal is located approximately 2 kilometers from the city center, on Calle 30N 2AN-29, Cali. From there you will find all the bus departures to different parts of the country.
Arrival terminal in Medellin
The place of drop-off or arrival terminal is generally the station or main terminal of the destination city, however with some companies and routes you can set a drop-off point prior to the arrival terminal, for this route the arrival is at the Terminal of Medellin.
Map of the bus route from Cali to Medellin
How much is the ticket from Cali to Medellin?
The value of the cheapest bus ticket is $45,000 for Empresa Arauca, and the highest price of the ticket is for the company Flota Magdalena at $70,000
You can buy the tickets for your trip from Cali to Medellin at the ticket offices or agencies of the transport terminals and on the websites or call centers of each transport company that has this service enabled.
