Espreso Bolivariano offers a comfortable travel experience with modern, clean buses equipped with spacious seats and friendly staff. Many users appreciated the professionalism of the drivers and found navigating terminals easy. However, some reviews noted inconsistencies in advertised amenities like WiFi or screens not working as expected, along with occasional delays during trips.
Espreso Bolivariano has very modern and new buses. Everything seems to be brand new, like not used that much :). Buses are safe, I noticed that tyres are as well in excellent shape.
Drivers: well - in Latin America all of them are race drivers 😁. Anyway both of them (after 5 hours they change) were professionals.
5 out of 5 stars
Tomasz B.
The driver is very professional but the bus itself is old and does not have many things it advertises like Wifi or screens. And it stops everywhere so that we arrived very late.
3 out of 5 stars
Hichame J.
Comfortable, well-equiped buses. Enough time at rest stops for a snack or quick meal. Our bus broke down causing a 2+hour wait for a new bus. Luckily we weren’t that late getting into Medellin.
According to customer reviews, there were several negative experiences with this bus service. Passengers complained about the buses not being at the correct terminal and issues with the app. Additionally, there were reports of non-functioning toilets, delays in arrival times, and lack of information regarding rest stops. Some passengers also mentioned discomfort during the ride and a lack of preparedness for emergencies or accidents.
Not good. The bus was two hours late. We arrived at 9:30 at night. It was supposed to be an 8 and a half hour drive, but it was almost 12 hours.
1 out of 5 stars
Shir T.
AWFUL! Not the bus they advertised. No aircon, no toilet, children(bus drivers children…)screaming, dogs puking. It left 40 mins behind schedule. The first 1.5 hours consisted of picking up random people (without tickets) off the side of the streets to fill the empty spots (and even when the bus was full!!). Stopping every 3-4 mins. No leg room, awful smell. Half way through our trip to Medellin (from bogota) we were told to get off this bus on the side of the road and move into a bigger bus in front of us. No warning. This bus was better, but we had to sit in bad seats as we got on with people who had already been travelling for hours. Avoid at alllll costs
1 out of 5 stars
Manuel G.
terrible , it was late by around 5 hours as the driver would stop to have a ciggarete
The bus service is praised for being safe and punctual by customers. However, some passengers reported discomfort due to high temperatures on board and twisty roads, leading to motion sickness. Additionally, there were complaints about seating arrangements and cold temperatures inside the bus resulting in a delayed arrival at the destination.
we were seated seperatley with my himusband and it was cold in bus. We arrived 2 hours later in destination.
4 out of 5 stars
Dace F.
The bus was very safe and punctual however it was so hot on board and the road so twisty that I had to get off to be sick. Not ideal really but I survived
3 out of 5 stars
Jack C.
Very bad smell on the bus in general and was situated beside the toilet to add to the already bad smell
According to users, the bus was clean, spacious, and fairly new. The overnight ride from Bogota to Medellin generally met expectations. However, some passengers noted issues with seat adjusters and a lack of AC power outlets despite signage indicating otherwise.
The journey was on time and comfortable. However our luggage in the hold got wet and there was a lot of moisture inside the bus, making us damp.
3 out of 5 stars
Benjamin A.
We came with 2h delay. When it became dark cockroaches came out of the gap between the seats.
2 out of 5 stars
Lisa R.
Bus ran to time and the bus it self was clean, spacious and fairly new. The driving was abit erratic at times, noting there were hills and was an overnight bus. The bus did not stop much, except for stops along the way for packages in random locations. Would recommend the overnight bus, but pack warm clothes.
Passengers have noted the comfort of reclinable chairs and availability of electrical outlets, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, there are concerns about discrepancies in advertised versus actual travel times, with some trips taking longer than expected. Additionally, feedback suggests that drivers could be more helpful during journeys.
Arauca Bogotá Medellin recent customer reviews
The trip was fine but the bus trip was 12 hours, not 9 hours. It is not good to be deceiving about the travel time. I don’t think it was ever possible to do the trip in 9 hours. Bus is should just be transparent about the travel times. We had to make plans for accommodation and we felt this was not good practice
4 out of 5 stars
Ariadne M.
The bus service I purchased tickets for was not running on the day…. My travel plans were part ruined as a result.
1 out of 5 stars
Harry P.
It was a fine overnight trip. It arrived a bit early, so I had a coffee as the sun could finish coming up before I went out to visit public transit.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bogotá to Medellin by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Bogotá to Medellin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bogotá to Medellin start at R 382. The average price for this route is around R 601. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bogotá to Medellin?
The average bus journey time from Bogotá to Medellin is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 243 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 40m and is operated by Empresa Arauca.
Which bus companies service the Bogotá to Medellin route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bogotá to Medellin?
The earliest bus departs from Bogotá to Medellin at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bogotá to Medellin?
A bus trip from Bogotá to Medellin produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bogotá to Medellin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expreso del Sol, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bogotá to Medellin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Expreso del Sol has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bogotá to Medellin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expreso del Sol, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bogotá to Medellin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expreso del Sol, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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The cheapest trip from Bogotá to Medellin was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 510
