The distance between Medellín and Bogotá is 419 km and the estimated travel time by bus is approximately 10 hours. The trip by land between Medellín and Bogotá can vary depending on the bus stops on the route and the state of the traffic.
Here you can also consult the information on bus tickets from Bogotá to Medellín
SUMMARY OF THE BUS TRIP ON THE ROUTE MEDELLÍN – BOGOTÁ
| Distance | 419 km |
| average trip duration | 10 hours |
| first bus | 04:00 a.m. |
| last bus | 11:15 p.m. |
| output frequency | 30 to 35 departures per day approx. |
| Lowest price | $75,000 |
| Highest price | $85,000 |
| Companies | Rapido Ochoa, Expreso Brasilia, Expreso Bolivariano, Empresa Arauca, Flota Magdalena, Coonorte, Rapido Tolima |
Bus companies operating the route Medellin to Bogota
The passenger transport companies that carry out the route from Medellín to Bogotá are: Rapido Ochoa, Expreso Bolivariano, Flota Magdalena, Empresa Arauca, Coonorte, Rapido Tolima and Expreso Brasilia. The departures are from 04:00 to 23:15 with frequencies every 2 or 3 hours.
Bus schedules and prices from Medellin to Bogota
| Business | Schedules | Exit | Services | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapido Ochoa | 07:40 18:30 | Medellin North Terminal | Golden King The best | From $85,000 |
| Expreso Brasilia | 14:00 21:30 | Medellin North Terminal | Premium | From $85,000 |
| Expreso Bolivariano | 06:40 09:00 10:40 14:45 20:00 22:00 22:01 22:45 | Medellin North Terminal | 2G Gold | From $75,000 |
| Empresa Arauca | 04:00 08:20 22:15 23:00 | Medellin North Terminal | super stellar | From $85,000 |
| Flota Magdalena | 06:20 08:40 15:30 19:30 21:45 | Medellin North Terminal | Premium | From $85,000 |
| Coonorte | 06:00 12:00 19:45 20:45 | Medellin North Terminal | Articulate | From $85,000 |
| Rapido Tolima | 08:00 09:40 11:00 16:15 17:40 19:15 21:15 23:15 | Medellin North Terminal | Mega Duo, Premium | From $85,000 |
Schedules and prices may have variations 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.
Bus schedules from Medellin to Bogota
- The first departure is at 04:00 hrs. by Empresa Arauca
- The last departure time is at 23:15 hrs. by Rapido Tolima
Origin and destination terminals
- Place of Departure: Terminal of Medellín
- Place of Arrival: Terminal of Bogota Salitre
Departure terminals in Medellin
There are 2 transport terminals in Medellin, which have bus departures to different areas of Colombia: The North Terminal of Medellin and the South Terminal of Medellin.
You must bear in mind that each route has its departure terminal, although in some destinations you will find departures from both terminals.
For the Medellín to Bogota route most departures are from: Medellin North Bus Terminal
Arrival terminals in Bogota
The place of drop-off or arrival terminal is generally the main station or 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: Bogota Salitre Bus Terminal
Map of the bus route from Medellín to Bogotá
How much does the bus ticket from Medellin to Bogota cost?
The value of the bus ticket ranges from $75,000 for Expreso Bolivariano to $85,000 for Expreso Brasilia.
How to buy bus tickets from Medellín to Bogotá?
You can buy tickets for your trip from Medellín to Bogotá at the ticket offices or agencies of the transport terminals, or you can buy 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.
