What is the cheapest way to get from Medellín to Salento?

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Salento is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medellín to Salento?

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Salento is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $120 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Salento?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Salento. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Sur and arriving at Salento via Terminal de Transportes de Pereira. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Medellín to Salento?

The distance between Medellín and Salento is 242 km. The road distance is 258.2 km.

How do I travel from Medellín to Salento without a car?

The best way to get from Medellín to Salento without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h and costs $120 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Medellín to Salento?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Medellín to Salento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Salento bus from?

Medellín to Salento bus services, operated by Empresa Arauca, depart from Terminal del Sur station.

Where does the Medellín to Salento bus arrive?

Medellín to Salento bus services, operated by Empresa Arauca, arrive at Terminal de Transportes de Pereira station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Salento?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Salento is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Medellín to Salento.

Where can I stay near Salento?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Salento.

Medellín to Salento - 8 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Medellín to Salento by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Santa Bárbarataxi
2. Take the bus from Santa Bárbara to La Felisabus
3. Take the taxi from La Felisa to Salentotaxi
5h
$128–152
Drive 258.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Medellín to Salentocar 258.2 km
4h 6m
$14–20
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Armenia, taxi
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Armenia (AXM)plane MDE - AXM
2. Take the taxi from Mercar to Salentotaxi
3h 35m
$126–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
6h 30m
$23–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Santa Rosa de Cabaltaxi 211.1 km
6h 47m
$200
Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Pereira, bus
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Pereira (PEI)plane EOH - PEI
2. Take the bus from Cerritos to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Salentobus
5h 17m
$123–1,442
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Pereira, bus
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Pereira (PEI)plane MDE - PEI
2. Take the bus from Cerritos to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Salentobus
5h 52m
$101–273
Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Perales Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Perales Airport (IBE)plane EOH - IBE
2. Take the taxi from Perales Airport (IBE) to Salentotaxi
4h 7m
$240–587

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Armenia (AXM) flights

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Distance: 242.2 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Salento, Quindío, Colombia?

Empresa Arauca operates a bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal de Transportes de Pereira every 3 hours. Tickets cost $17–26 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.

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