The distance between Medellin and Cali is 416 km and the estimated travel time by bus is approximately 8 hours. The land trip between Medellin and Cali may vary depending on the bus stops on the route and traffic conditions. Here you can also check the information on bus tickets from Cali to Medellin
SUMMARY OF THE BUS TRIP ON THE MEDELLÍN – CALI ROUTE
| Distance | 416km |
| average trip duration | 8 hours |
| first bus | 04:00 a.m. |
| last bus | 11:00 p.m. |
| output frequency | 20 to 25 departures per day |
| Lowest price | $52,000 |
| Highest price | $80,000 |
| Companies | Empresa Arauca, Flota Magdalena, Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira |
Bus tickets from Medellin to Cali
The passenger transport companies that make the route from Medellín to Cali by bus are: Empresa Arauca, Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira and Flota Magdalena. The types of buses and services of each company vary on each route according to the price of the ticket and travel time.
Schedules and prices from Medellin to Cali
| Business | Schedules | Exit | Services | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa Arauca | 04:00 05:30 08:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 | Medellin South Terminal | Super Estelar | From $70,000 |
| Flota Magdalena | 19:00 20:00 | Medellin South Terminal | Gacela Premium | From $80,000 |
| Expreso Bolivariano | 07:30 14:30 17:30 18:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:30 | Medellin South Terminal | 2G, 2 Gold, Duo bus | From $52,000 |
| Expreso Palmira | 18:30 20:30 21:30 | Medellin South Terminal | S26 Maxxi dupplo | From $62,000 |
Schedules and prices may have variations depending on the day and availability of tickets, generally in high season the rates increase by up to 15% or 20%.
Schedules from Medellin to Cali
The first departure is at 04:00 hrs. by Empresa Arauca
The last departure time is at 23:00 hrs. by Empresa Arauca
Origin and destination terminals
Place of Departure: North Terminal of Medellin – South Terminal of Medellin
Arrival Place: Terminal of Cali
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 Cali route, most companies depart from:
Map of the bus route from Medellín to Cali
How much is the ticket from Medellin to Cali?
The value of the bus ticket ranges from $52,000 for Expreso Bolivariano to $80,000 for Flota Magdalena. You can buy tickets for your trip from Medellin to Cali 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.
