What is the cheapest way to get from Bogotá to Manizales?

The cheapest way to get from Bogotá to Manizales is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bogotá to Manizales?

The fastest way to get from Bogotá to Manizales is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $110 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Bogotá and Manizales?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Salitre and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Bogotá to Manizales?

The distance between Bogotá and Manizales is 169 km. The road distance is 282.9 km.

How do I travel from Bogotá to Manizales without a car?

The best way to get from Bogotá to Manizales without a car is to bus via La Vega which takes 7h 44m and costs $17 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Manizales?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Bogotá to Manizales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bogotá to Manizales bus from?

Bogotá to Manizales bus services, operated by Flota Santa Fe, depart from Terminal Salitre station.

Bus or fly from Bogotá to Manizales?

The best way to get from Bogotá to Manizales is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $110 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via La Vega, which costs $17 - $50 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Bogotá to Manizales bus arrive?

Bogotá to Manizales bus services, operated by Flota Santa Fe, arrive at La Vega station.

Can I drive from Bogotá to Manizales?

Yes, the driving distance between Bogotá to Manizales is 283 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Bogotá to Manizales.

Where can I stay near Manizales?

There are 383+ hotels available in Manizales.

Bogotá to Manizales - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Bogotá to Manizales by plane, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Manizales
best
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Manizales (MZL)BOG - MZL
2h 24m
$117–369
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales
8h
$12–29
Bus via La Vega
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to La Vega
2. Take the bus from La Vega to Honda
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Honda to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales
7h 44m
$17–46
Drive 282.9 km
1. Drive from Terminal Salitre to Manizales282.9 km
5h 3m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Terminal Salitre to Manizales282.9 km
5h 3m
$120–150
Fly to Pereira, bus
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Pereira (PEI)BOG - PEI
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales
4h 21m
$34–103
Fly to Armenia, bus
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Armenia (AXM)BOG - AXM
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transportes de Pereira
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales
4h 51m
$80–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Honda
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Honda to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales
7h 53m
$18–41

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Manizales (MZL) flights

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Distance: 168.7 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Bogotá, Colombia and Manizales, Colombia?

Easyfly flies from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Manizales (MZL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales via La Vega and Terminal de Honda in around 7h 44m.

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