How much is the bus ticket from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

The cheapest coach tickets from Bogotá to Santa Marta start from €31. The average price for this route is around €43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

The average bus journey time from Bogotá to Santa Marta is 20h, covering a distance of 731 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 15h 50m and is operated by Copetran .

Which bus companies service the Bogotá to Santa Marta route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Copetran , Expreso Brasilia , Berlinas del Fonce , Rapido Ochoa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

The earliest bus departs from Bogotá to Santa Marta at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

A bus journey from Bogotá to Santa Marta produces an estimated 18.25515 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Berlinas del Fonce , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 168 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Berlinas del Fonce has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.3.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bogotá to Santa Marta?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Bogotá to Santa Marta on 11 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:59	BOGOTA - Terminal del Norte	22h 1m	11:00	Terminal Santa Marta	Cheapest
Bus	20:01	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	15h 50m	11:51	Terminal Santa Marta	Fastest
Bus	10:01	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	22h	08:01	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	15:45	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	19h 15m	11:00	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags
Bus	23:59	BOGOTA - Terminal del Norte	21h 31m	21:30	Terminal Santa Marta	No tags

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Get from Bogotá to Santa Marta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours, and with fares starting at just €31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

20hAverage duration

731 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bogotá and Santa Marta?

Stops in Bogotá

A
Bogotá - Terminal del Sur
Terminal del Sur, Cl. 57n Bis Sur #75f-32, Bogotá, Colombia
B
Bogotá (Terminal Salitre)
Terminal Salitre, Bogotá, Colombia

Stops in Santa Marta

A
Terminal Santa Marta
Cra. 29 #29l-20 a 29l-82, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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Copetran

2.9/51,045 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.3

According to 32 reviews, Copetran received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Copetran ticket prices on this trip start at €35

Copetran Bogotá Santa Marta recent customer reviews

I caught a Copetran bus in Bogota to take me to Santa Marta. The trip was supposed to take just under 16 hours. So, I caught it in the evening, planning to sleep all night and then take in some scenery in the morning before arriving in SM. When I woke up, I found we were nowhere near our destination. We were almost 7 hours late! - no one acknowledged the extended trip, let alone apologized for it -the ac was extra-freezing -the bathrooms smelled terrible and had no running water or soap!! -no wi-fi

Emily Y.

10 August 2025

Bus was comfortable. However the journey was 10 hours longer than scheduled. Not good at all

Sam B.

5 August 2023

A very long bus ride to not be provided with a meal. No toilet paper, soap or water by midnight on the journey. Only one charging point that my next door neighbour commandeered for the entire journey. Just average overall.

Kahlee C.

24 June 2019

Expreso Brasilia

3.1/51,995 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wi‑Fi1.3

According to 17 reviews, Expreso Brasilia received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access, but some complained about the timeliness. Expreso Brasilia ticket prices on this trip start at €37

Expreso Brasilia Bogotá Santa Marta recent customer reviews

Journey was timely and the bus was fairly comfortable. Staff were helpful at the bus station. Only negative point, the toilet had no water and did not flush which was very unpleasant on a 19 hour journey

Violet C.

24 January 2024

I bought a ticket for the 10am buss to santa marta and got to the terminal on time only to find out that they didnt have any busses leaving until 3pm. I specifically bought a bus for 10am because i had plans in santa marta for mid day the next day. Needless to say i missed a meeting with a client who was quit upset. Not too impressed. There was no delay, there just were not any busses leaving at 10...

Wilson S.

29 March 2019

Your service is horrible. The drivers are very negligent always driving by the illegal side. Their attitude was hostile and permit ambulatory seller at the bus disturbing us. And finally never the driver put sanitary paper at the bathroom. And they make more than ten stop and by this reason the trip was over 19 hours, when the ticket said 16 and a half hours.

Celestino R.

4 January 2018

Berlinas del Fonce

4.1/5168 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.3

According to 19 reviews, Berlinas del Fonce received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness, but some complained about the timeliness. Berlinas del Fonce ticket prices on this trip start at €31

Berlinas del Fonce Bogotá Santa Marta recent customer reviews

The bus was clean and the people nice. But: the seats where uncomfortable, the bus ac was turned to freezing and bevore we even started we had a delay of 45 minutes. Due to traffic and frequent sops the 45 minutes turned in to 4,5 hours...

Simon W.

15 May 2024

Expected 3 seats per row (there were 4 seats per row), so it was more cramped. Passengers smoked in the toilets. The bus left Bogotá at least 30 minutes late.

Himesh B.

13 November 2016

Very comfortable

Eoin M.

18 August 2023

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5640 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi1.4

CO bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, Intercape, ALSA, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bogotá to Santa Marta, CO

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Bogotá to Santa Marta?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bogotá to Santa Marta start from €31. The average price for this route is around €43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bogotá to Santa Marta?
The average bus journey time from Bogotá to Santa Marta is 20h, covering a distance of 731 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 15h 50m and is operated by Copetran.
Which bus companies service the Bogotá to Santa Marta route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Copetran, Expreso Brasilia, Berlinas del Fonce, Rapido Ochoa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bogotá to Santa Marta?
The earliest bus departs from Bogotá to Santa Marta at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta?
A bus journey from Bogotá to Santa Marta produces an estimated 18.25515 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Bogotá to Santa Marta?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Berlinas del Fonce, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 168 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Bogotá to Santa Marta?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Berlinas del Fonce has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.3.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bogotá to Santa Marta?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bogotá to Santa Marta?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rapido Ochoa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/04

€34

09/04

€34

Today

€34

11/04

€33

12/04

€34

13/04

€34

14/04

€34

15/04

€34

The cheapest trip from Bogotá to Santa Marta, CO was searched and found on 11 Apr 2026 with a price of €33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bogotá to Santa Marta, CO as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €33 to €38 for a bus ticket from Bogotá to Santa Marta, CO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €33, which is on 2026-04-11.

Usually Berlinas del Fonce will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.