How do I get from Manizales to Bogotá without a car?

The best way to travel from Manizales to Bogotá is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

How long is the bus ride from Manizales to Bogotá?

Traveling from Manizales to Bogotá takes about 7h 40m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 7h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 104 miles (167 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Manizales from Bogotá?

The distance between the two cities is 104 miles (167 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manizales to Bogotá?

Most of the buses traveling from Manizales to Bogotá leave from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales and arrive at Bogotá - Terminal del Sur. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the cheapest way to get from Manizales to Bogotá?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. $15 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Bogotá from Manizales.

How much does a bus ticket from Manizales to Bogotá cost?

The average bus ticket price from Manizales to Bogotá is $20. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $15 to $31, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Manizales to Bogotá Bus Tickets

TomorrowMay 5

from $16

TueMay 6

WedMay 7

ThuMay 8

from $16

FriMay 9

from $16

SatMay 10

SunMay 11

MonMay 12

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 5 at 4:30pm
Departure city: Manizales
Departure location: Transportation Terminal Manizales
Arrival time: May 6 at 12:10am
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Bolivariano
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 5 at 6:30am
Departure city: Manizales
Departure location: Transportation Terminal Manizales
Arrival time: May 5 at 2:10pm
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Bolivariano
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 40m
Departure time: May 5 at 7:00pm
Departure city: Manizales
Departure location: Transportation Terminal Manizales
Arrival time: May 6 at 5:56am
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Expreso Palmira
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 56m
Departure time: May 5 at 6:30am
Departure city: Manizales
Departure location: Transportation Terminal Manizales
Arrival time: May 5 at 2:10pm
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Bolivariano
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 40m
Departure time: May 5 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Manizales
Departure location: Transportation Terminal Manizales
Arrival time: May 6 at 7:26am
Destination city: Bogotá
Destination location: Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre
Operated by: Expreso Palmira
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 56m

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Bus Manizales to Bogotá: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$20

Average bus trip duration7h 40m

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance100 miles (160 km)

Latest bus departure11:00pm

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Bolivariano

3.5/52,141 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.9

According to 19 reviews, Bolivariano received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location, but some complained about the timeliness. Bolivariano ticket prices on this trip start at $15.00

Bolivariano Manizales Bogotá recent customer reviews

The bus driver was excellent...but the bus broke down and we were stranded for +3 hours.

Andre T.

May 17, 2024

Drive too fast. Arrived 3h30 before time. Would prefer to arrive later and alive.

Paul-louis B.

March 3, 2019

When we booked our bus it was specified that it would include entertainment and Wi-fi. This was not the case and even more concerningly our seats didn’t even have Seatbelts. The driver drove incredibly fast, resulting in us arriving just under 4 hours early in Bogotá. We genuinely couldn’t sleep because we were being thrown around the bus, especially because we had no seatbelts. After the lady next to us vomited on our bags we moved to the front of the bus and the music coming from the drivers area was so loud that it could be clearly heard despite the doors separating us, the bus also smelt really strongly of their cigarette smoke. The bus arrived almost 4 hours early at 4am in Bogotá. The reason we (and I imagine most people) book a night bus is to get some sleep and avoid boooking an additional night of accommodation. Instead we found ourselves in Bogotá bus terminal at 4 am with no accommodation and having had no sleep. I cannot stress how disappointed we were in this service, it is completely false advertising and we felt completely unsafe travelling with this company. We have got many night buses in Colombia and they have all been comfortable and safe- with this sadly being the exception.

Philippa F.

February 14, 2019

Expreso Palmira

3.5/5310 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.1

Rápido Tolima

1.5/583 reviews

Staff2.3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.2

Wifi0.2

Continental BUS

4/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.5

Empresa Arauca

3/5124 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.2

Expreso Bolivariano

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

Manizales to Bogotá Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Manizales and Bogotá?

Stops in Manizales

A - Terminal de Transportes de Manizales

Stops in Bogotá

A - Bogotá - Terminal del Sur

B - Bogotá (Terminal Salitre)

Frequently asked questions for your trip Manizales - Bogotá

How do I get from Manizales to Bogotá without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Manizales to Bogotá?
How far is Manizales from Bogotá?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manizales to Bogotá?
What is the cheapest way to get from Manizales to Bogotá?
How much does a bus ticket from Manizales to Bogotá cost?

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$20

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$18

05/05

$16

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The cheapest trip from Manizales to Bogotá was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $22 for a bus ticket from Manizales to Bogotá based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-05-05.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Manizales and Bogotá!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Manizales to Bogotá.

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 Manizales to Bogotá.

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

Did you know?

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 Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus Tickets from Manizales to Bogotá

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Bus Manizales to Bogotá: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Manizales and Bogotá?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Manizales - Bogotá

How do I get from Manizales to Bogotá without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Manizales to Bogotá?

How far is Manizales from Bogotá?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manizales to Bogotá?

What is the cheapest way to get from Manizales to Bogotá?

How much does a bus ticket from Manizales to Bogotá cost?

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