What is the travel distance from Bogotá to Melgar?

The distance between Bogotá and Melgar is around 78 km (48 miles).

Bus from Bogotá to Melgar starting at $12 | Compare & Save up to 37%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bogotá to Melgar on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h	9:30pm	Melgar	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:30pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h	10:30pm	Melgar	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h	12:45am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	9:30pm	Melgar	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	2h 45m	10:30pm	Melgar	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	12:45am	Melgar	No tags

Next departures for Bogotá to Melgar on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h 14m	7:14am	Melgar	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h 10m	9:00am	Melgar	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	9:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	10:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	1:00pm	Melgar	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	5:00pm	Melgar	No tags
Bus	4:45am	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h 29m	7:14am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	7:50am	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h 10m	10:00am	Melgar	No tags

Next departures for Bogotá to Melgar on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h 14m	7:14am	Melgar	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h 10m	9:00am	Melgar	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	9:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	10:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	1:00pm	Melgar	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	5:00pm	Melgar	No tags
Bus	4:45am	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h 29m	7:14am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	7:50am	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h 10m	10:00am	Melgar	No tags

Next departures for Bogotá to Melgar on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	1h 45m	3:00am	Melgar	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h 14m	7:14am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h	9:30pm	Melgar	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	9:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h 15m	1:45am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	10:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	2h 30m	3:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	1:00pm	Melgar	No tags

Next departures for Bogotá to Melgar on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	1h 45m	3:00am	Melgar	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h 14m	7:14am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h	9:30pm	Melgar	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	9:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	BOGOTA - Terminal del Sur	2h 15m	1:45am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	10:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	2h 30m	3:00am	Melgar	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Bogotá - Terminal de Salitre	3h	1:00pm	Melgar	No tags

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Get from Bogotá to Melgar

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

78 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Coomotor

3/5483 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Based on 483 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Coomotor ticket prices on this trip start at $11

Coomotor Bogotá Melgar recent customer reviews

Me dejaron botada en la carretera, cuando debían dejarme en el terminal,son muy irresponsables

Sandra Luceny A.

November 2, 2025

Worst company ever . The bus was cancelled at last minute

Angela A.

November 3, 2019

Cooveracruz

Transpurificación

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bogotá to Melgar by bus

What is the travel distance from Bogotá to Melgar?
The distance between Bogotá and Melgar is around 78 km (48 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$12

11-12

$12

Today

$12

11-14

$18

11-15

$18

11-16

$18

11-17

$12

11-18

$12

The cheapest trip from Bogotá to Melgar was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bogotá to Melgar, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $18 for a bus ticket from Bogotá to Melgar based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Transpurificación will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.