Bus from Medellín to Bogotá
Bolivariano + Berlinas + Brasilia + Copetran Pullman · ~9 hours · US$22-40 overnight cama · Flight ~1h $40-100 + BOG airport connection
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The Medellín → Bogotá return route is the standard transit for travelers heading to BOG El Dorado international airport or for travelers continuing on the Andean Pullman corridor.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Bolivariano + Berlinas + Brasilia + Copetran Pullmans + flights, same options as inverse direction.
Route details: Medellín to Bogotá
Travel time
9 h
Distance
415 km
Typical fare
$22 – $40 USD per person
Frequency
Multiple daily Pullmans + overnight cama option (most fly)
First departure
Approx. 8:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 11:00 PM (overnight cama)
Operators on this route
Bolivariano · Berlinas del Fonce · Expreso Brasilia · Copetran
Pickup at Medellín
Terminal del Norte in Medellín
Drop-off at Bogotá
Terminal de Transportes de Bogotá (Salitre) + onward to BOG El Dorado international airport
About the journey
The Medellín → Bogotá return is Colombia's flagship inter-city Pullman corridor in reverse — overnight cama or daytime Pullman, or the faster flight alternative.
Travel tips for Medellín → Bogotá
- Most travelers fly ($40-100 USD, ~1 hour) for time savings.
- Overnight cama Pullman for budget travelers + saves a night of accommodation.
- Onward to BOG El Dorado airport — taxi from Terminal de Transportes (~30-45 min, $15-30 USD).
- Onward to Villa de Leyva — local bus from Bogotá Terminal del Norte (~3-4 h, $7-12 USD).
- Onward to Cali — overnight cama Pullman from Bogotá (~9-10 h, $25-35 USD).
- Currency: COP throughout.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Medellín to Bogotá?
**About 9 hours** on overnight cama Pullman — same as inverse direction.
How much is the bus from Medellín to Bogotá?
**US$22-40 per person** on overnight cama Pullman. **US$40-100 per person** on flight.
Should I fly or take the overnight bus?
**Most travelers fly** — saves 8 hours each way. **Overnight Pullman** is the budget option + saves a night of accommodation.
Can I make a same-day BOG international flight?
**Yes** — overnight Pullman arrives Bogotá ~8 AM, taxi to BOG El Dorado airport (~30-45 min). Comfortable buffer for most international flights.
What time do overnight Pullmans leave Medellín for Bogotá?
**Typically 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM** for overnight cama service.
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