How far is Riohacha from Medellin?

The distance between Riohacha and Medellin is around 661 km (410 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riohacha to Medellin?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Riohacha, in Riohacha, and end it at Terminal del Norte, in Medellin.

Bus from Riohacha to Medellin starting at $73 | Compare & Save up to 26%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riohacha to Medellin on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:00pm	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	10:00am	Medellin North Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00pm	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	12:00pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Medellin on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	6:30am	Medellin North Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00pm	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	10:00am	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	12:00pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Medellin on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	6:30am	Medellin North Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00pm	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	10:00am	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	12:00pm	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Riohacha to Medellin on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Terminal Riohacha	18h 30m	6:00am	Terminal del Norte	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00pm	Terminal Riohacha	18h 30m	9:30am	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	6:30am	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Terminal Riohacha	18h 30m	11:30am	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Riohacha Bus Station	19h	10:00am	Medellin North Bus Terminal	No tags

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Get from Riohacha to Medellin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours, and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

19hAverage Duration

655 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Riohacha and Medellin?

Stops in Riohacha

A
Terminal Riohacha
Cl. 16a #11-2 a 11-154, Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia
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Stops in Medellin

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

Compare bus companies

Rapido Ochoa

3.5/5625 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi1.5

Based on 625 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Rapido Ochoa ticket prices on this trip start at $56

Rápido Ochoa Riohacha Medellin recent customer reviews

The bus was late but the staff was nice and I felt safe going all the way from Riohacha to Medellín.

Sara H.

November 16, 2019

Expreso Brasilia

3/51,922 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.3

Copetran

3/51,012 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Unitransco

3/5737 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Almirante Padilla S.A.

1.5/5201 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness1.6

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riohacha to Medellin by bus

How far is Riohacha from Medellin?
The distance between Riohacha and Medellin is around 661 km (410 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riohacha to Medellin?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Riohacha, in Riohacha, and end it at Terminal del Norte, in Medellin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$73

11-20

$87

Today

$89

11-22

$87

11-23

$87

11-24

$74

11-25

$87

11-26

$93

The cheapest trip from Riohacha to Medellin was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $93 for a bus ticket from Riohacha to Medellin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Expreso Brasilia 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.