How far is Bucaramanga from Medellin by coach?

The distance between Medellin and Bucaramanga by coach is approximately 179 miles (288 km).

Is there a way to reach Bucaramanga from Medellin without a car?

The best way to go from Medellin to Bucaramanga without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Medellin to Bucaramanga from US$23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Medellin to Bucaramanga on 13 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	21:35	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
	16:30	Terminal del Norte	6h 30m	23:00	Transportation Terminal	Fastest
	15:30	Terminal del Norte	9h 20m	00:50	Transportation Terminal	No tags
	17:30	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	01:00	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags
Cotaxi	21:35	Medellin North Bus Terminal	6h 30m	04:05	Bucaramanga Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Bucaramanga on 14 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 30m	12:00	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
16:30	Terminal del Norte	6h 30m	23:00	Transportation Terminal	Fastest
06:30	Terminal del Norte	8h	14:30	Transportation Terminal	No tags
10:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	17:35	Transportation Terminal	No tags
17:30	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	01:00	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Bucaramanga on 15 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 30m	12:00	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
16:30	Terminal del Norte	6h 30m	23:00	Transportation Terminal	Fastest
06:30	Terminal del Norte	8h	14:30	Transportation Terminal	No tags
10:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	17:35	Transportation Terminal	No tags
17:30	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	01:00	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Bucaramanga on 16 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 30m	12:00	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
16:30	Terminal del Norte	6h 30m	23:00	Transportation Terminal	Fastest
06:30	Terminal del Norte	8h	14:30	Transportation Terminal	No tags
10:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	17:35	Transportation Terminal	No tags
17:30	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	01:00	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Bucaramanga on 18 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 30m	12:00	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
16:30	Terminal del Norte	6h 30m	23:00	Transportation Terminal	Fastest
06:30	Terminal del Norte	8h	14:30	Transportation Terminal	No tags
10:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	17:35	Transportation Terminal	No tags
17:30	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	01:00	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Bucaramanga on 19 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 30m	12:00	Transportation Terminal	Cheapest
16:30	Terminal del Norte	6h 30m	23:00	Transportation Terminal	Fastest
06:30	Terminal del Norte	8h	14:30	Transportation Terminal	No tags
10:30	Terminal del Norte	7h 5m	17:35	Transportation Terminal	No tags
17:30	Medellin North Bus Terminal	7h 30m	01:00	Bucaramanga Metropolitan Cathedral	No tags

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Bus Medellin to Bucaramanga: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$27

Average bus trip duration7h 30m

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure04:30

Distance177 miles

Latest bus departure23:45

Compare bus companies

Copetran

3/51,007 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

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.

4 January 2024

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

Pierre L.

14 July 2023

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

Tamar S.

16 March 2023

Omega

3/569 reviews

Staff3.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.7

Based on 69 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the power outlets. Omega ticket prices on this trip start at US$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.

13 August 2022

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,916 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 US$27, with the trip lasting on average 450.

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.

3 November 2018

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

Marco S.

18 June 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.

10 January 2018

Cotaxi

Lineas Pereiranas

Rápido Tolima

1.5/584 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness2.3

WiFi0.2

Coomotor

3/5479 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1

Bolivariano

3.5/52,178 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5620 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.4

Flota Magdalena

3/550 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.9

Empresa Arauca

3/5136 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Medellin - Bucaramanga

How far is Bucaramanga from Medellin by coach?
The distance between Medellin and Bucaramanga by coach is approximately 179 miles (288 km).
Is there a way to reach Bucaramanga from Medellin without a car?
The best way to go from Medellin to Bucaramanga without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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US$27

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US$27

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US$27

14/10

US$23

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US$23

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US$24

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US$24

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US$23

The cheapest trip from Medellin to Bucaramanga was searched and found on 14 Oct 2025 with a price of US$23

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You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$31 for a bus ticket from Medellin to Bucaramanga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23, which is on 2025-10-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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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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 on the trip Medellin - Bucaramanga

How far is Bucaramanga from Medellin by coach?

Is there a way to reach Bucaramanga from Medellin without a car?

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Bus Travel Tips

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