Medellin to Bucaramanga Trip Overview

Bucaramanga to Medellin
Distance
284 km (177.5 miles)
Price range
US$16-US$584
Ride Duration Range
54m-9h 20m
Earliest Departure
05:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Copetran

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Medellin to Bucaramanga

by bus,flight,car,minivan

Cheapest

Premium Plus Bus

by Expreso Brasilia

17:30

7h 30m

01:00

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

from

US$16

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Avianca

05:26

58m

06:24

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

from

US$80

Bus

by Omega

14:30

7h 5m

21:35

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

from

US$31

Premium Plus Bus

by Expreso Brasilia

20:30

7h 30m

04:00

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

from

US$16

Standard Car

by Cotaxi

22:00

8h 30m

06:30

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

Private transfer

US$192

Cheapest

Premium Plus Bus

by Expreso Brasilia

from

US$16

17:30

7h 30m

01:00

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Avianca

from

US$80

05:26

58m

06:24

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

Bus

by Omega

from

US$31

14:30

7h 5m

21:35

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

Premium Plus Bus

by Expreso Brasilia

from

US$16

20:30

7h 30m

04:00

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

Standard Car

by Cotaxi

Private transfer

US$192

22:00

8h 30m

06:30

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

Standard Minivan

by Cotaxi

Private transfer

US$575

22:00

8h 30m

06:30

Medellin, Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia

Taking a bus from Medellin to Bucaramanga

Fastest bus: 6h 30m

Cheapest bus: US$16

The fastest: 6h 30m

The cheapest: US$16

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

WC

Reclining Seats

Charger

TV

The fastest: 8h 30m

The cheapest: US$584

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

Charger

The fastest: 8h 30m

The cheapest: US$195

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 54m

The cheapest: US$66

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About the ride from Medellin to Bucaramanga

Medellin to Bucaramanga Route Information

The distance between Medellin and Bucaramanga is 178 miles, or approximately 284 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Medellin to Bucaramanga, including bus,car,minivan,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 8 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 54 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Medellin to Bucaramanga by bus

  • Starting Price: US$16
  • 144 departures a day, or 1008 departures a week

There are 14 travel classes for this journey, including: Doble Piso, Preferencial Pantallas, Doble Piso Mas, Preferencial de Lujo, Buseton, Preferencial, Executive, Premium, 2G Gold, Gaviota Diamante, Premium Plus, Preferencial Mas, Bus Servicio Alfa and Sprinter.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Medellin to Bucaramanga by car

  • Starting Price: US$195
  • 72 departures a day, or 504 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Medellin to Bucaramanga by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$584
  • 72 departures a day, or 504 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Sprinter.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Medellin to Bucaramanga by flight

  • Starting Price: US$66
  • 5 departures a day, or 35 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Companies Operating from Medellin to Bucaramanga

Copetran

Average time

7h 24m - 8h 30m

Average price

US$20

(90)

Omega

Average time

6h 30m - 9h 20m

Average price

US$22

(39)

Cotaxi

Average time

8h 30m

Average price

US$195 - US$584

Avianca

Average time

54m - 58m

Average price

US$66

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Medellin to Bucaramanga

What is the most popular transportation service from Medellin to Bucaramanga?

Many travelers choose Minivan as their preferred option from Medellin to Bucaramanga by Cotaxi

What is the distance between Medellin to Bucaramanga?

The total distance from Medellin to Bucaramanga is roughly 284 km (Air).

What is the fastest transportation service from Medellin to Bucaramanga?

For the quickest travel between Medellin and Bucaramanga, Flight by Avianca is the top choice, completing the trip in approximately 54m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Medellin and Bucaramanga?

The most affordable way to travel from Medellin to Bucaramanga is with Bus by Expreso Brasilia, with fares starting at US$16.

Who are the service providers on this route?

Popular service providers on the Medellin to Bucaramanga route are

BUS:  Omega | Copetran | Expreso Brasilia | Expreso Bolivariano

MINIVAN:  Copetran | Cotaxi

CAR:  Cotaxi

FLIGHT:  Avianca | LATAM Airlines Group | EasyFly

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