Bus from Villa de Leyva to Bogotá
Libertadores + Concorde + local buses · ~3-4 hours via Tunja · US$7-12 · Multiple daily + Sunday evening rush + BOG airport connection
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The Villa de Leyva → Bogotá return route is the standard transit for travelers ending their colonial weekend escape.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Libertadores + Concorde + local buses ($7-12 USD, multiple daily).
Route details: Villa de Leyva to Bogotá
Travel time
3 h 30 min
Distance
165 km
Typical fare
$7 – $12 USD per person
Frequency
Multiple daily buses + Sunday evening rush
First departure
Approx. 5:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 6:00 PM
Operators on this route
Libertadores · Concorde · Local buses
Pickup at Villa de Leyva
Villa de Leyva central bus terminal
Drop-off at Bogotá
Terminal del Norte in Bogotá (Salitre) + onward to BOG El Dorado international airport
About the journey
The Villa de Leyva → Bogotá return is the standard transit for travelers ending their colonial weekend escape + heading to BOG El Dorado international airport or onward Colombian destinations.
Travel tips for Villa de Leyva → Bogotá
- Sunday evening rush — book ahead for weekend escape returns.
- Onward to BOG El Dorado airport — taxi from Terminal del Norte (~30-45 min, $15-30 USD).
- Onward to Medellín — overnight cama Pullman from Bogotá (~9 h, $25-40 USD).
- Onward to Cali — overnight cama Pullman (~9-10 h, $25-35 USD).
- Onward to Cartagena — long overnight cama Pullman (~18-22 h, $50-75 USD) or flight $80-200 USD.
- Currency: COP throughout Colombia.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Villa de Leyva to Bogotá?
**About 3-4 hours** — same as inverse direction.
How much is the bus from Villa de Leyva to Bogotá?
**COP 30,000-50,000 / US$7-12 per person**.
What time do buses leave Villa de Leyva for Bogotá?
**Multiple daily — typically 5 AM, 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM**. Sunday evening rush.
Can I make a same-day BOG international flight?
**Yes** — bus to Bogotá (~3-4 h) + taxi to BOG El Dorado airport (~30-45 min). Total ~4-5 hours. Comfortable buffer for most international flights.
Can I continue to Medellín or Cali same-day?
**Yes via overnight cama Pullman** from Bogotá's Terminal de Transportes (Salitre).
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