Bus from Cali to Medellín from $16

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cali to Medellín from various bus operators like Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira or Flota Magdalena for the next days.
today
from $16
tomorrow
from $16
Thursday
from $16
Friday
from $16
Saturday
from $16
Sunday
from $16
Monday
from $16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    6:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    2:11 PM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    7:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    3:11 PM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Flota Magdalena
    10h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    4:00 AM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Flota Magdalena
    Economy
    $21
  • Flota Magdalena
    10h 0m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    6:00 AM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Flota Magdalena
    Economy
    $21
  • Expreso Palmira
    9h 0m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    2:00 PM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Expreso Palmira
    Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    1:31 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    9:41 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    2:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    10:11 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Flota Magdalena
    10h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    4:00 AM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Flota Magdalena
    Economy
    $21
  • Flota Magdalena
    10h 0m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    6:00 AM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Flota Magdalena
    Economy
    $21
  • Expreso Palmira
    9h 0m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    2:00 PM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Expreso Palmira
    Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    1:31 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    9:41 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    2:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    10:11 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Empresa Arauca
    8h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    7:00 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Empresa Arauca
    Economy
    $19
  • Flota Magdalena
    10h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    4:00 AM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Flota Magdalena
    Economy
    $21
  • Flota Magdalena
    10h 0m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    6:00 AM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Flota Magdalena
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    1:31 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    9:41 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    2:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    10:11 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    6:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    2:11 PM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Empresa Arauca
    8h 30m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    4:30 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Empresa Arauca
    Economy
    $19
  • Empresa Arauca
    8h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    5:00 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Empresa Arauca
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    1:31 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    9:41 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Sur
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    2:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    10:11 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Sur
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Flota Magdalena
    10h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    4:00 AM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Flota Magdalena
    Economy
    $21
  • Flota Magdalena
    10h 0m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    6:00 AM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Flota Magdalena
    Economy
    $21
  • Expreso Palmira
    9h 0m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    2:00 PM
    Medellín
    San Jose Bus Stop
    0
    Expreso Palmira
    Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    1:31 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    9:41 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    2:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    10:11 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    6:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    2:11 PM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    7:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    3:11 PM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    2:10 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    1:31 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    9:41 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    2:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    10:11 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    6:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    2:11 PM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    7:01 AM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    3:11 PM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16
  • Expreso Bolivariano
    8h 10m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Cali
    Terminal De Transporte
    2:10 AM
    Medellín
    Terminal del Norte
    0
    Expreso Bolivariano
    Economy
    $16

Frequency of bus connections between Cali and Medellín

See here how frequent the connections between Cali and Medellín are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Cali to Medellín. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Cali and Medellín.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 54 buses from Cali to Medellín, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cali and Medellín, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cali to Medellín

Compare all providers like Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira and Flota Magdalena that travel 14 times every day by bus from Cali to Medellín in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cali to Medellín starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 8h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:00 AM
Latest Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 14 Ø
Distance 205.4 miles
Bus Companies Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira, Flota Magdalena and Empresa Arauca

Cheapest bus connections from Cali to Medellín

Every day, 14 buses from 4 bus companies leave Cali for Medellín: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/06/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
$17
Wednesday 05/07
$16
Thursday 05/08
$16
Friday 05/09
$16
Saturday 05/10
$16
Sunday 05/11
$16
Monday 05/12
$16
Tuesday 05/13
$16
Wednesday 05/14
$15
Thursday 05/15
$15
Friday 05/16
$15
Saturday 05/17
$15
Sunday 05/18
$15
Monday 05/19
$15
Tuesday 05/20
$15
Wednesday 05/21
$15
Thursday 05/22
$15
Friday 05/23
$15
Saturday 05/24
$15
Sunday 05/25
$15
Monday 05/26
$15
Tuesday 05/27
$15
Wednesday 05/28
$15
Thursday 05/29
$15
Friday 05/30
$17
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Cali to Medellín

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cali to Medellín, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cali to Medellín. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cali to Medellín, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Cali to Medellín

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cali to Medellín in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cali to Medellín, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cali to Medellín are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cali to Medellín

These are the most booked bus companies between Cali to Medellín from our users.

Expreso Palmira from Cali to Medellín

Expreso Palmira

Here you will find the key facts about the Expreso Palmira bus route Cali to Medellín:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 8h 40m
Earliest Bus 5:00 AM
Last Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/27/2025

Expreso Bolivariano from Cali to Medellín

Expreso Bolivariano

Here you will find the key facts about the Expreso Bolivariano bus route Cali to Medellín:

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 8h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:01 AM
Last Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 5/6/2025

Empresa Arauca from Cali to Medellín

Empresa Arauca

Here you will find the key facts about the Empresa Arauca bus route Cali to Medellín:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 8h 0m
Earliest Bus 11:00 PM
Last Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 5/4/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Cali - Medellín

Expreso Trejos
Guillermo Alberto Guzman, 4/29/2025

Excelente el servicio , muy buen conductor , seguro , prudente y amable. El bus muy limpio.

All bus stations and stops in Cali and Medellín

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cali and Medellín.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cali to Medellín

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cali to Medellín? Or which bus companies serve the route Cali to Medellín? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cali to Medellín bus

How much does a Cali Medellín bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 8h 10m to reach Medellín. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cali to Medellín?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Medellín.

On average, how many connections are available from Cali to Medellín each day?

Every day, the Cali to Medellín bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cali to Medellín take?

The fastest bus from Cali to Medellín is offered by Empresa Arauca and takes 8h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cali to Medellín?

The earliest bus arriving in Medellín from Cali starts at 5:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cali to Medellín?

The latest bus trip departing from Cali for Medellín starts at 10:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cali Medellín route?

When traveling by bus from Cali to Medellín, passengers can travel with Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira and Flota Magdalena. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cali and Medellín?

You can check all the direct connections between Cali and Medellín by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira and Flota Magdalena.

What can I take with me on the Cali to Medellín bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cali Medellín bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cali Medellín bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cali to Medellín on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cali to Medellín

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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