What is the travel distance from Manizales to Cali?

The distance between Manizales and Cali is around 214 km (133 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manizales to Cali?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales, in Manizales, and end it at Terminal Cali, in Cali.

Bus from Manizales to Cali starting at $26 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manizales to Cali on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Arauca + Tax Central S.A.	Bus	11:30am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 40m	5:10pm	Terminal Cali	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 10m	10:25am	Terminal Cali	Fastest
	Bus	6:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 10m	11:25am	Terminal Cali	No tags
Arauca + Tax Central S.A.	Bus	2:35pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 35m	8:10pm	Terminal Cali	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 10m	12:25pm	Terminal Cali	No tags

Next departures for Manizales to Cali on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Arauca + Tax Central S.A.	Bus	11:30am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 40m	5:10pm	Terminal Cali	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 10m	10:25am	Terminal Cali	Fastest
	Bus	6:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 10m	11:25am	Terminal Cali	No tags
Arauca + Tax Central S.A.	Bus	2:35pm	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 35m	8:10pm	Terminal Cali	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 10m	12:25pm	Terminal Cali	No tags

Next departures for Manizales to Cali on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 10m	10:25am	Terminal Cali	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 10m	11:25am	Terminal Cali	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	5:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	10h 45m	4:00pm	Cali Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	5h 10m	12:25pm	Terminal Cali	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Expreso Brasilia	Bus	6:15am	Transportation Terminal Manizales	10h 45m	5:00pm	Cali Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:33 PM -05.

Get from Manizales to Cali

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

210 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expreso Palmira

3.5/5325 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.1

Based on 325 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Expreso Palmira ticket prices on this trip start at $27

Expreso Palmira Manizales Cali recent customer reviews

Smooth ride, comfortable car and helpful staff from Manizales to Cali. We arrived 20 minutes early

Alyssa D.

October 10, 2019

Empresa Arauca

3/5137 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.7

Bolivariano

3.5/52,186 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.9

Cootranshuila

2.5/521 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

Continental BUS

4/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.5

Rápido Tolima

1.5/584 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0.2

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Where are the popular stops in Manizales and Cali?

Stops in Manizales

A - Terminal de Transportes de Manizales

Stops in Cali

A - Terminal Cali

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manizales to Cali by bus

What is the travel distance from Manizales to Cali?
The distance between Manizales and Cali is around 214 km (133 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manizales to Cali?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales, in Manizales, and end it at Terminal Cali, in Cali.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$26

11-15

$26

Today

$26

11-17

$26

11-18

$27

11-19

$27

11-20

No data

11-21

No data

The cheapest trip from Manizales to Cali was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $27 for a bus ticket from Manizales to Cali based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-17.