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

The cheapest way to get from Cali to Manizales is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cali to Manizales?

The fastest way to get from Cali to Manizales is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Cali and Manizales?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Transporte Cali and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Cali to Manizales?

The distance between Cali and Manizales is 255 km. The road distance is 255.6 km.

How do I travel from Cali to Manizales without a car?

The best way to get from Cali to Manizales without a car is to bus via Buga which takes 4h 49m and costs $18 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Cali to Manizales?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cali to Manizales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cali to Manizales bus from?

Cali to Manizales bus services, operated by Cooperativa Ciudad Señora, depart from Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Bus or fly from Cali to Manizales?

The best way to get from Cali to Manizales is to bus via Buga which takes 4h 49m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Cali to Manizales bus arrive?

Cali to Manizales bus services, operated by Cooperativa Ciudad Señora, arrive at Terminal Guadalajara de Buga station.

Can I drive from Cali to Manizales?

Yes, the driving distance between Cali to Manizales is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cali to Manizales.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cali to Manizales?

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Where can I stay near Manizales?

There are 407+ hotels available in Manizales.

Cali to Manizales - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cali to Manizales by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via Buga
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Guadalajara de Bugabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Guadalajara de Buga to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
4h 49m
$19–26
Drive 255.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cali to Manizalescar 255.6 km
4h 10m
$14–20
Fly to Manizales
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Manizales (MZL)plane CLO - MZL
5h 10m
$244–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
5h
$18–28
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
5h 19m
$19–29
Fly to Pereira, bus
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Pereira (PEI)plane CLO - PEI
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
7h 26m
$73–276

Cali (CLO) to Manizales (MZL) flights

32Weekly Planes

3h 38mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.1 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Cali, Colombia and Manizales, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales via Terminal Guadalajara de Buga in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Easyfly, and two other airlines fly from Cali (CLO) to Manizales (MZL) 5 times a day.

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