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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Manizales is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Manizales is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Manizales?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal del Norte and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Medellín to Manizales?

The distance between Medellín and Manizales is 209 km. The road distance is 202.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Medellín to Manizales without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $14 - $25.

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

The bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales takes 4h including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Manizales bus from?

Medellín to Manizales bus services, operated by Tax La Feria, depart from Terminal del Norte station.

Where does the Medellín to Manizales bus arrive?

Medellín to Manizales bus services, operated by Tax La Feria, arrive at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Manizales?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Manizales is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Medellín to Manizales.

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

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Where can I stay near Manizales?

There are 396+ hotels available in Manizales.

Medellín to Manizales - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Medellín to Manizales by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
4h
$14–25
Drive 202.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Medellín to Manizalescar 202.4 km
3h 12m
$11–16
Fly, 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 Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
5h 6m
$291–1,916
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Manizalestaxi 202.4 km
4h 30m
$179

Medellín to Manizales by bus

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Distance: 209 km
Duration: 4h

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

Tax La Feria operates a bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales every 3 hours. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.

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