There are 6 ways to get from Bolivia to Medellín by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly El Alto International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
best- Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane LPB - MDE
7h 10m$363–559Fly Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
cheapest- Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane VVI - MDE
9h 28m$206–801Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
4d 1h$232–369Drive 5,149.3 km
- Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Medellíncar 5,149.3 km
3d 4h$269–389Fly El Alto International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
- Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)plane LPB - EOH
6h 54m$800–3,200Bus via Quito
- Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz to Lima - Terminal Arriolabus
- Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
4d 14h$237–839
El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolivia to Medellín is to bus which costs $230 - $370 and takes 4 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from Bolivia to Medellín is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $800 - $3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolivia to Medellín. However, there are services departing from Santa Cruz and arriving at Terminal del Sur via La Paz, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Rumichaca and Terminal de Transporte Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 1h.
The distance between Bolivia and Medellín is 2668 km. The road distance is 5149.3 km.
The best way to get from Bolivia to Medellín without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 1h and costs $230 - $370.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Bolivia to Medellín, including transfers.
Bolivia to Medellín bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, depart from Santa Cruz station.
The best way to get from Bolivia to Medellín is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $360 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $370 and takes 4 days 1h.
Bolivia to Medellín bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, arrive at La Paz station.
Medellín is 1h behind Bolivia. It is currently 9:44 PM in Bolivia and 8:44 PM in Medellín.
What companies run services between Bolivia and Medellín, Colombia?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and LATAM Chile fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Terminal del Sur via Santa Cruz, La Paz, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, and Terminal de Transporte Ipiales in around 4d 1h.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova via Cuzco, Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–3,200
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Phone
- +591-72233555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Copacabana SA
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Schedules at
- Trans Copacabana SA
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Schedules at
- Trans Copacabana SA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bolivia to Medellín is 5149 km. It takes approximately 3 days 4h to drive from Bolivia to Medellín.
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