What's the distance between Cali and Medellin by coach?

The journey from Cali to Medellin by coach covers an approximate distance of 204 miles (329 km).

How can I get from Cali to Medellin without driving?

You can reach Medellin from Cali by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: 7 August at 06:01
Departure city: Cali
Departure location: Terminal Cali
Arrival time: 7 August at 14:11
Destination city: Medellin
Destination location: Terminal del Sur
Operated by: Bolivariano
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 10m
Departure time: 7 August at 05:00
Departure city: Cali
Departure location: Terminal Cali
Arrival time: 7 August at 14:00
Destination city: Medellin
Destination location: Terminal del Sur
Operated by: Expreso Palmira
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h
Departure time: 7 August at 10:30
Departure city: Cali
Departure location: Terminal Cali
Arrival time: 7 August at 18:40
Destination city: Medellin
Destination location: Terminal del Sur
Operated by: Bolivariano
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 10m
Departure time: 7 August at 06:00
Departure city: Cali
Departure location: Terminal Cali
Arrival time: 7 August at 15:30
Destination city: Medellin
Destination location: Terminal del Sur
Operated by: Arauca
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 30m
Departure time: 7 August at 08:00
Departure city: Cali
Departure location: Terminal Cali
Arrival time: 8 August at 00:30
Destination city: Medellin
Destination location: Terminal del Sur
Operated by: Expreso Palmira + Arauca
Expreso Palmira + Arauca
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 30m

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Bus Cali to Medellin: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$24

Average bus trip duration8h 40m

Number of daily buses32

Earliest bus departure01:31

Distance201 miles

Latest bus departure23:30

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Empresa Arauca

3/5130 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.2

According to customer reviews, the service offers a quick journey with comfortable seats. However, some seats lack seatbelts which is concerning given the driving speed and road conditions. The buses departed on time and arrived early. The booking process was efficient both online and at the terminal. On the other hand, there were negative experiences where customers reported significant delays of up to 4.5 hours for their bus arrival times.

Arauca Cali Medellin recent customer reviews

Quick journey, seats were comfortable but no seatbelts available on some seats which I would say is fairly important given the speed at which these drivers drive & conditions of the road. Departed on time & arrived early. Swift booking process and at the terminal it was pretty straight forward too.

Sinthuja S.

17 April 2023

It was due to arrive at 12.30, instead it was 3.30am

Dylan C.

28 December 2023

Very bad, the bus was 4.5 hours late!

Shachar S.

22 April 2023

Bolivariano

3.5/52,158 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.9

According to customer reviews, there are concerns about the service provided by the company. Customers have reported dissatisfaction with delays and lack of communication regarding bus schedules. Additionally, some customers mentioned being asked to leave the bus due to limited space. On a positive note, customers appreciated the comfortable ride; however, there were complaints about excessive cold inside the bus.

Bolivariano Cali Medellin recent customer reviews

The bus and journey wasn't bad but it was the less good night bus I had in all my trip in latin America. Beyond the fact that the departure was late, that was the first time I was in a bus that never ever stop. No opportunity to stretch your legs or just get a break but I've been woke up twice by the police searching for drugs with dogs. So not bad but why can't we have a 10min stops?

Florian B.

23 May 2024

We arrived at the bus terminal at 6:30 in the morning and they told us the bus was not going that day, even though we had bought a ticket for that time and day. The info online doesn't meet the info that gave us. We ended up with another company and it took us 12 hours instead of 8 hours by bus

Suzanne H.

11 April 2024

Not leaving on time. Conductor very unhelpful. Arrived 2 hours late with no reason stated. Stopped on the road multiple times without explanation or estimates

Aditya B.

31 December 2023

Expreso Palmira

3.5/5317 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi1

Based on 317 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 Wi-Fi. Expreso Palmira ticket prices on this trip start at US$21

Expreso Palmira Cali Medellin recent customer reviews

The fact that the bus driver left the music on all night i was not able to sleep at all.

François G.

24 March 2025

I was anxious about taking thr bus because I dont speak Spanish. However, the process of printing the tickets and being guided to my bus was well handled by the staff at Expreso Palmira in Cali. The bus was clean but there was no toliet paper in the bathroom on the bus. The bus was comfortable but there were times the drivers scared me with the speed around really curvy mountains. I arrived safely but almost 2 hours behind schedule. I would take the bus again but also maybe not.

The Black B.

2 July 2024

Good service- arrived early

Robert J.

2 March 2025

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,898 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Coomotor

3/5470 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1

Flota Magdalena

3/547 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2

Based on 47 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Flota Magdalena ticket prices on this trip start at US$27

Flota Magdalena Cali Medellin recent customer reviews

The bus ticket doesn't existed. I had to book directly to another company

Ton V.

30 January 2024

Tax Central

3/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2

Cleanliness3

WiFi0

Continental BUS

4/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.5

Expreso Gaitana

Lineas del Valle

3.5/53 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Cootranshuila

2.5/521 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2

WiFi0

CO Bus Companies: Expreso Brasilia, Copetran, Rapido Ochoa, Coomotor, Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira, Unitransco

Cali to Medellin Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cali and Medellin?

Stops in Cali

A - Terminal Cali

Stops in Medellin

A - Terminal del Norte

B - Terminal Norte

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cali - Medellin

What's the distance between Cali and Medellin by coach?
The journey from Cali to Medellin by coach covers an approximate distance of 204 miles (329 km).
How can I get from Cali to Medellin without driving?
You can reach Medellin from Cali by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/08

US$20

05/08

US$20

Today

US$23

07/08

US$20

08/08

US$20

09/08

US$20

10/08

US$20

11/08

US$20

The cheapest trip from Cali to Medellin was searched and found on 4 Aug 2025 with a price of US$20

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

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$23 for a bus ticket from Cali to Medellin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20, which is on 2025-08-08.

Usually Arauca 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cali to Medellin.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cali to Medellin, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cali to Medellin that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cali to Medellin.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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