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

The cheapest way to get from Riohacha to Manizales is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 16h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riohacha to Manizales is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $130 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Riohacha and Manizales?

No, there is no direct bus from Riohacha to Manizales. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales via Terminal de Honda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

How far is it from Riohacha to Manizales?

The distance between Riohacha and Manizales is 823 km. The road distance is 1000.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Riohacha to Manizales without a car is to bus which takes 18h 23m and costs $60 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Riohacha to Manizales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riohacha to Manizales bus from?

Riohacha to Manizales bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha station.

Bus or fly from Riohacha to Manizales?

The best way to get from Riohacha to Manizales is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 18h 23m.

Where does the Riohacha to Manizales bus arrive?

Riohacha to Manizales bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, arrive at Honda station.

Can I drive from Riohacha to Manizales?

Yes, the driving distance between Riohacha to Manizales is 1001 km. It takes approximately 16h 42m to drive from Riohacha to Manizales.

Where can I stay near Manizales?

There are 383+ hotels available in Manizales.

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

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

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Fly to Manizales
best
1. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Manizales (MZL)plane RCH - MZL
5h 4m
$136–807
Drive 1,000.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Riohacha to Manizalescar 1,000.8 km
16h 42m
$53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Hondabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Honda to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
18h 23m
$60–90
Fly to Pereira, bus
1. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Pereira (PEI)plane RCH - PEI
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
6h 49m
$140–377
Fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova, bus
1. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane RCH - MDE
2. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Salaminabus
3. Take the bus from Salamina to Manizalesbus
7h 10m
$115–344
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Manizalestaxi
23h 46m
$236–256

Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Manizales (MZL) flights

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5h 40mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 822.5 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Easyfly, and LATAM Chile fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Manizales (MZL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales via Terminal de Honda in around 18h 23m.

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