Medellin to Cali Bus

Q: What is the distance between Medellin and Cali?

The distance between these two places is a total of 259 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Medellin and Cali?

The average travel time between the stations is 08:40 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Medellin to Cali?

The ticket prices begin from $22.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Medellin to Cali?

The average number of daily departures is 15. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Medellin to Cali?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Medellin to Cali?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Medellin to Cali Route Summary

Medellin to Cali bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 15 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Medellin bus station at 03:00h, arriving at Cali bus station at 12:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 07:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Medellin, Colombia

Arrival station and country Cali, Colombia

Travel Distance 259 mi

Average Trip Duration 08h 40min

Total Departures 15

Popular Operators Flota La Macarena, Expreso Bolivariano

Lowest Price $22

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Medellin to Cali:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

03:00 Medellin

9h 0min

DIRECT

12:00 Cali

Flota La Macarena

from 19.91 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

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07:00 Medellin

9h 0min

DIRECT

16:00 Cali

Flota La Macarena

from 19.91 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

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10:00 Medellin

8h 20min

DIRECT

18:20 Cali

Expreso Bolivariano

from 21.78 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

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12:30 Medellin

8h 20min

DIRECT

20:50 Cali

Expreso Bolivariano

from 21.78 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

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14:30 Medellin

8h 20min

DIRECT

22:50 Cali

Expreso Bolivariano

from 21.78 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

pick a date

Getting from Medellin and Cali by bus

The shortest travel distance between Medellin and Cali is 259 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 20:00 has a travel time of 08:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cali earlier, there are 10 night buses from Medellin to Cali. The overnight buses depart between 18:00 and 22:00 and arrive between 02:20 and 07:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Cali:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

18:00 Medellin

8h 20min

DIRECT

02:20 Cali

Expreso Bolivariano

from 21.78 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

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19:30 Medellin

9h 0min

DIRECT

04:30 Cali

Flota La Macarena

from 19.91 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

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20:00 Medellin

8h 20min

DIRECT

04:20 Cali

Expreso Bolivariano

from 21.78 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

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21:00 Medellin

8h 20min

DIRECT

05:20 Cali

Expreso Bolivariano

from 19.31 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

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22:00 Medellin

8h 20min

DIRECT

06:20 Cali

Expreso Bolivariano

from 21.78 HRK

Best offer on 08. Aug

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Bus companies operating the Medellin to Cali route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Flota La Macarena

Expreso Bolivariano

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Medellin or Cali bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Medellin

You can see information about the departure station and stops Medellin here

Cali

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cali here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $22 (One-Way) or $44 (Return).

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