What is the travel distance from Medellin to Bucaramanga?

The distance separating Medellin and Bucaramanga is 179 miles (288 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Medellin to Bucaramanga?

The majority of buses traveling from Medellin to Bucaramanga start their journey at Terminal del Norte and wind up at Transportation Terminal. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Medellin to Bucaramanga from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Medellin to Bucaramanga on September 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	5:35pm	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
Cotaxi	9:35pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	6h 30m	4:05am	Bucaramanga Bus Station	Fastest
	4:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 30m	12:00pm	Transportation Terminal	No tags
	11:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	6:35pm	Transportation Terminal	No tags
	5:30pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	1:00am	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Bucaramanga on September 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	5:35pm	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
Cotaxi	9:35pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	6h 30m	4:05am	Bucaramanga Bus Station	Fastest
	4:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 30m	12:00pm	Transportation Terminal	No tags
	11:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	6:35pm	Transportation Terminal	No tags
	5:30pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	1:00am	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Bucaramanga on September 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	5:35pm	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
Cotaxi	9:35pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	6h 30m	4:05am	Bucaramanga Bus Station	Fastest
	4:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 30m	12:00pm	Transportation Terminal	No tags
	11:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	6:35pm	Transportation Terminal	No tags
	5:30pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	1:00am	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Bucaramanga on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	5:35pm	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
Cotaxi	9:35pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	6h 30m	4:05am	Bucaramanga Bus Station	Fastest
	4:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 30m	12:00pm	Transportation Terminal	No tags
	11:30am	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	6:35pm	Transportation Terminal	No tags
	5:30pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	1:00am	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags

Bus Medellin to Bucaramanga: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24

Average bus trip duration7h 30m

Number of daily buses21

Earliest bus departure4:30am

Distance177 miles (284 km)

Latest bus departure11:35pm

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Copetran

3/51,005 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.3

According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by the bus company. They mention that the buses often depart late from the station and arrive almost two hours behind schedule. Additionally, some customers complain about rude behavior from the drivers. However, there are positive comments regarding comfortable seating and beautiful scenery during the journey. On a negative note, several passengers report that it was too warm inside the bus while others experienced freezing temperatures despite wearing multiple layers of clothing.

Copetran Medellin Bucaramanga recent customer reviews

It was a very rough ride, someone even threw up, our seats didn’t recline so had to sit up perfectly straight for 8 hours overnight

Dylan S.

January 4, 2024

A little too warm, I had a great seat and I could stretch my feet, nice sceneries.

Pierre L.

July 14, 2023

The bus exit the station late and arrive in almost two hours late and the drivers were rude

Tamar S.

March 16, 2023

Omega

3/568 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.3

Based on 68 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the power outlets. Omega ticket prices on this trip start at $22

Omega Medellin Bucaramanga recent customer reviews

Worst experience ever. There was a leak on the roof of the bus and I spent the whole night bus being hit by drops of water on the head and corpse. The staff didn't help me at all when informed of the problem. I arrived with a wet shirt and sleeping bag at destination, 2.30 hours late and with no sleep. Never again.

Tom S.

August 13, 2022

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,910 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Based on 18 reviews, Expreso Brasilia was rated 3.2 stars for this trip. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at $19, with the trip lasting on average 451.

Expreso Brasilia Medellin Bucaramanga recent customer reviews

I got wet for a large part of the journey. Water came in the roof on top of me for most of the trip from medellin to bucaramanga

Brian B.

November 3, 2018

I couldn't find any USB charging stations, very little space for your legs, no working wifi

Marco S.

June 18, 2018

We booked and paid our tickets days ahead of time only to find out that the seats that we thought were ours had never been booked. The staff there was very unhelpful in resolving the issue and we were left stranded at the bus station.

Christopher V.

January 10, 2018

Cotaxi

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Rápido Tolima

1.5/584 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0.2

Coomotor

3/5477 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1

Bolivariano

3.5/52,173 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.9

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5615 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.4

Flota Magdalena

3/549 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.8

Empresa Arauca

3/5133 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.4

CO bus companies: Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Coomotor, Rapido Ochoa, Unitransco, Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira

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Where are the popular stops in Medellin and Bucaramanga?

Stops in Medellin

A - Terminal del Norte

B - Terminal Norte

Stops in Bucaramanga

A - Transportation Terminal

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Medellin to Bucaramanga.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Medellin to Bucaramanga, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Medellin to Bucaramanga.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Medellin to Bucaramanga while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus Tickets from Medellin to Bucaramanga

Next departures

Bus Medellin to Bucaramanga: Trip Overview

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Copetran Medellin Bucaramanga recent customer reviews

Omega Medellin Bucaramanga recent customer reviews

Expreso Brasilia Medellin Bucaramanga recent customer reviews

Medellin to Bucaramanga Bus

Where are the popular stops in Medellin and Bucaramanga?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Medellin - Bucaramanga

What is the travel distance from Medellin to Bucaramanga?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Medellin to Bucaramanga?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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