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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Terminal Cali | Transportation Terminal Manizales | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Cali | Transportation Terminal Manizales | No tags | ||||
Expreso Palmira + Bolivariano | Bus | Terminal Cali | Transportation Terminal Manizales | No tags | ||||
Bolivariano + Expreso Palmira | Bus | Terminal Cali | Transportation Terminal Manizales | No tags | ||||
Expreso Palmira + Bolivariano | Bus | Terminal Cali | Transportation Terminal Manizales | No tags |
Get from Cali to Manizales
The journey takes about 5 hours 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cali and Manizales?
Stops in Manizales
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Terminal de Transportes de Manizales
Vía Panamericana, Manizales, Caldas, Colombia
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cali to Manizales by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cali to Manizales?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cali to Manizales start from $25. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cali to Manizales?
The average bus travel time from Cali to Manizales is 5h 11m, covering a distance of 210 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h and is operated by Copetran.
Which bus companies service the Cali to Manizales route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Expreso Palmira, Copetran, Empresa Arauca, Bolivariano, Cootranshuila, Expreso Brasilia, Coomotor, Continental BUS, Lineas del Valle, Flota Magdalena.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cali to Manizales?
The earliest bus departs from Cali to Manizales at 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cali to Manizales?
A bus trip from Cali to Manizales generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cali to Manizales?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Continental BUS, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cali to Manizales?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Empresa Arauca has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cali to Manizales?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Empresa Arauca, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cali to Manizales?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expreso Palmira, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cali to Manizales was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $25To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cali to Manizales, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $27 for a bus ticket from Cali to Manizales based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-03.
Usually Copetran 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.
