How much is the bus ticket from Medellin to Salento?

The cheapest bus tickets from Medellin to Salento start from $34. The average price for this route is around $41. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Medellin to Salento?

The average bus travel time from Medellin to Salento is 7h, covering a distance of 176 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h and is operated by Flota Occidental .

Which bus companies service the Medellin to Salento route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Medellin to Salento?

The earliest bus departs from Medellin to Salento at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 2:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Medellin to Salento?

A bus trip from Medellin to Salento generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Medellin to Salento starting at $36 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Medellin to Salento on January 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	7:30am	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	6:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Medellín Bus Station	7h	9:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Salento on January 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	7:30am	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	6:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Medellín Bus Station	7h	9:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Salento on January 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	7:30am	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	6:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Medellín Bus Station	7h	9:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Salento on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	7:30am	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	6:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Medellín Bus Station	7h	9:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Salento on January 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	7:30am	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	6:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Medellín Bus Station	7h	9:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Salento on January 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	7:30am	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	6:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Medellín Bus Station	7h	9:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures for Medellin to Salento on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	7:30am	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00am	Medellín Bus Station	7h	6:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Medellín Bus Station	7h	9:00pm	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:41 AM -05.

Get from Medellin to Salento

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

7hAverage Duration

176 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Medellin and Salento?

Stops in Medellin

A
Terminal del Norte
Medellin Terminal del Norte, Cra. 64c #78, Medellín, Antioquia,Colombia
Visit page Map
B
Terminal Norte
Vías Terminal Del Nte., Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Map

Stops in Salento

A
Parada de Autobus Salento
Cl. 7 #5-1 a 5-89, Salento, Quindío, Colombia
Map

Compare bus companies

Flota Occidental

3.5/5705 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.1

Many users appreciated the comfortable and clean buses, with ample legroom and timely departures. The drivers were often praised for their safe driving. However, some reviews mentioned issues such as leaking air conditioning, lack of WiFi despite being advertised, unexpected stops extending travel time significantly longer than expected without clear communication from staff about breaks or delays.

Flota Occidental Medellin Salento recent customer reviews

Odeur désagréable dans le bus, pas d’aération, il a fait chaud et musique à fond tout le long alors que c’est un trajet de nuit. Impossible de dormir

Loic C.

January 11, 2026

There was an odd beeping noise and no seatbelts, however managed to sleep and arrived earlier than expected!

Stephanie S.

January 6, 2026

Bus was not comfortable and the WiFi did not work. Seats were stiff and didn’t have seatbelts. Was hard to get comfortable in the bus. Rápido Ochoa has significantly better budded in all respects.

David G.

December 30, 2025

CO bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Medellin to Salento by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Medellin to Salento?
The cheapest bus tickets from Medellin to Salento start from $34. The average price for this route is around $41. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Medellin to Salento?
The average bus travel time from Medellin to Salento is 7h, covering a distance of 176 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h and is operated by Flota Occidental.
Which bus companies service the Medellin to Salento route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Medellin to Salento?
The earliest bus departs from Medellin to Salento at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 2:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Medellin to Salento?
A bus trip from Medellin to Salento generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-17

$37

01-18

$37

Today

$37

01-20

$37

01-21

$37

01-22

$37

01-23

$37

01-24

$37

The cheapest trip from Medellin to Salento was searched and found on Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $37 for a bus ticket from Medellin to Salento based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2026-01-20.