According to 20 reviews, Bolivariano received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location, but some complained about the timeliness. Bolivariano ticket prices on this trip start at £14
The bus driver was excellent...but the bus broke down and we were stranded for +3 hours.
3 out of 5 stars
Andre T.
Drive too fast. Arrived 3h30 before time.
Would prefer to arrive later and alive.
2 out of 5 stars
Paul-louis B.
When we booked our bus it was specified that it would include entertainment and Wi-fi. This was not the case and even more concerningly our seats didn’t even have Seatbelts.
The driver drove incredibly fast, resulting in us arriving just under 4 hours early in Bogotá. We genuinely couldn’t sleep because we were being thrown around the bus, especially because we had no seatbelts.
After the lady next to us vomited on our bags we moved to the front of the bus and the music coming from the drivers area was so loud that it could be clearly heard despite the doors separating us, the bus also smelt really strongly of their cigarette smoke.
The bus arrived almost 4 hours early at 4am in Bogotá. The reason we (and I imagine most people) book a night bus is to get some sleep and avoid boooking an additional night of accommodation. Instead we found ourselves in Bogotá bus terminal at 4 am with no accommodation and having had no sleep. I cannot stress how disappointed we were in this service, it is completely false advertising and we felt completely unsafe travelling with this company. We have got many night buses in Colombia and they have all been comfortable and safe- with this sadly being the exception.
Based on 325 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expreso Palmira ticket prices on this trip start at £16
Based on 138 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Empresa Arauca ticket prices on this trip start at £17
Based on 84 reviews, the company was rated 1.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Rápido Tolima ticket prices on this trip start at £22
Based on 7 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the power outlets. Continental BUS ticket prices on this trip start at £20
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manizales to Bogotá
What's the distance between Manizales and Bogotá by coach?
The journey from Manizales to Bogotá by coach covers an approximate distance of 104 miles (167 km).
How can I get from Manizales to Bogotá without driving?
You can reach Bogotá from Manizales by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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25/11
£15
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£16
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£14
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The cheapest trip from Manizales to Bogotá was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £14
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manizales to Bogotá as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £24 for a bus ticket from Manizales to Bogotá based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-28.
Usually Bolivariano 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.
The cheapest trip from Manizales to Bogotá was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £14
