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

The cheapest way to get from Manizales to Santander is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manizales to Santander is to bus and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $140 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Manizales and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Manizales to Santander. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Manizales to Santander?

The distance between Manizales and Santander is 503 km. The road distance is 504.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Manizales to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $40 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Manizales to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manizales to Santander bus from?

Manizales to Santander bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales station.

Where does the Manizales to Santander bus arrive?

Manizales to Santander bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga station.

Can I drive from Manizales to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Manizales to Santander is 505 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Manizales to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 379+ hotels available in Santander.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
9h 18m
$43–69
Drive 504.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Manizales to Bucaramangacar 504.6 km
8h 39m
$27–38
Bus, bus to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airportbus
3. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane MDE - BGA
6h 55m
$101–218
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Bucaramangataxi
14h 16m
$568–576
Bus, bus to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to La Pintadabus
2. Take the bus from La Pintada to Terminal del Surbus
3. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane EOH - BGA
6h 47m
$149–472
Bus, bus to El Dorado International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Hondabus
2. Take the bus from Honda to La Vegabus
3. Take the bus from La Vega to Bogotá - Portal 80bus
4. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane BOG - BGA
11h 7m
$80–189

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 503.3 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

Copetran operates a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga once daily. Tickets cost $35–63 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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