What is the travel distance from Medellin to Manizales?

The distance between the two cities is 81 miles (131 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Medellin to Manizales start their journey at Terminal del Norte and wind up at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Medellin to Manizales on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	3:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30pm	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	5:20pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	6:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	8:20pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	10:20pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Manizales on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	9:20am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	11:35am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Arauca + Expreso Palmira	Bus	6:30am	Terminal del Sur	13h 41m	8:11pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	12:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Arauca + Expreso Palmira	Bus	8:30am	Terminal del Sur	11h 41m	8:11pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Manizales on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	9:20am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:45am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	11:35am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	12:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	1:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	2:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Manizales on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	9:20am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:45am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	11:35am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	12:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	1:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	2:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Manizales on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	9:20am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	11:35am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Flota Occidental + Arauca	Bus	12:30am	Terminal del Sur	7h 30m	8:00am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	Terminal del Sur	4h 50m	12:50pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags
Flota Occidental + Arauca	Bus	5:30am	Terminal del Sur	7h 40m	1:10pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	No tags

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Get from Medellin to Manizales

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

81 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Empresa Arauca

3/5137 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.7

Based on 137 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Empresa Arauca ticket prices on this trip start at $21

Arauca Medellin Manizales recent customer reviews

Everything !

Manuel Z.

June 1, 2024

Good driver, no loud music, beautiful scenery

Peggy M.

March 28, 2024

Quick, safe trip.

Andre T.

August 27, 2023

Flota Occidental

3.5/5667 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2

Rápido Tolima

1.5/584 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0.2

Coomotor

3/5483 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5624 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.4

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Where are the popular stops in Medellin and Manizales?

Stops in Medellin

A - Terminal del Norte

B - Terminal Norte

Stops in Manizales

A - Terminal de Transportes de Manizales

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Medellin to Manizales by bus

What is the travel distance from Medellin to Manizales?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Medellin to Manizales?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$21

11/14

$21

Today

$21

11/16

$21

11/17

$21

11/18

$21

11/19

$21

11/20

$21

The cheapest trip from Medellin to Manizales was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $21 for a bus ticket from Medellin to Manizales based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-19.