How much is the bus ticket from Ibagué to Medellin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Ibagué to Medellin start at R 404. The average price for this route is around R 571. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Ibagué to Medellin?

The average bus journey time from Ibagué to Medellin is 9h 25m, covering a distance of 209 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h and is operated by Coomotor .

Which bus companies service the Ibagué to Medellin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Coomotor , Rápido Tolima , Expreso Brasilia , Bolivariano , Expreso Palmira .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ibagué to Medellin?

The earliest bus departs from Ibagué to Medellin at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus trip from Ibagué to Medellin produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Ibagué to Medellin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Bolivariano , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2202 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ibagué to Medellin?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Bolivariano has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.9.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Ibagué to Medellin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expreso Palmira , with a punctuality rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ibagué to Medellin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expreso Palmira , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus from Ibagué to Medellin from R 400 | Compare & Save up to 29%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ibagué to Medellin on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Terminal Ibague	9h	06:30	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Terminal Ibague	8h 20m	04:50	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Terminal Ibague	9h	06:00	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	22:30	Terminal Ibague	8h 20m	06:50	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	22:30	Terminal Ibague	9h 15m	07:45	Terminal del Norte	No tags

Next departures from Ibagué to Medellin on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:15	Terminal Ibague	8h 45m	11:00	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
	Bus	05:00	Terminal Ibague	8h	13:00	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Terminal Ibague	9h 30m	10:00	Terminal del Norte	No tags
	Bus	07:45	Terminal Ibague	8h 20m	16:05	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Velotax + Arauca	Bus	06:30	Ibague Bus Station	12h 15m	18:45	Terminal del Sur	No tags

Next departures from Ibagué to Medellin on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:15	Terminal Ibague	8h 45m	11:00	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
	Bus	05:00	Terminal Ibague	8h	13:00	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Terminal Ibague	9h 30m	10:00	Terminal del Norte	No tags
	Bus	07:45	Terminal Ibague	8h 20m	16:05	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Expreso Palmira + Arauca	Bus	00:01	Terminal Ibague	13h 9m	13:10	Terminal del Sur	No tags

Next departures from Ibagué to Medellin on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Terminal Ibague	8h 45m	11:00	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
Bus	05:00	Terminal Ibague	8h	13:00	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Terminal Ibague	9h 30m	10:00	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	07:45	Terminal Ibague	8h 20m	16:05	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	01:15	Terminal Ibague	9h 15m	10:30	Terminal del Norte	No tags

Next departures from Ibagué to Medellin on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:15	Terminal Ibague	8h 45m	11:00	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
	Bus	05:00	Terminal Ibague	8h	13:00	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Terminal Ibague	9h 30m	10:00	Terminal del Norte	No tags
	Bus	07:45	Terminal Ibague	8h 20m	16:05	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Velotax + Arauca	Bus	06:30	Ibague Bus Station	12h 15m	18:45	Terminal del Sur	No tags

Next departures from Ibagué to Medellin on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:15	Terminal Ibague	8h 45m	11:00	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
	Bus	05:00	Terminal Ibague	8h	13:00	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Terminal Ibague	9h 30m	10:00	Terminal del Norte	No tags
	Bus	07:45	Terminal Ibague	8h 20m	16:05	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Velotax + Arauca	Bus	06:30	Ibague Bus Station	14h 30m	21:00	Terminal del Sur	No tags

Next departures from Ibagué to Medellin on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Terminal Ibague	8h 45m	11:00	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
Bus	05:00	Terminal Ibague	8h	13:00	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Terminal Ibague	9h 30m	10:00	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	07:45	Terminal Ibague	8h 20m	16:05	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	01:15	Terminal Ibague	9h 15m	10:30	Terminal del Norte	No tags

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Get from Ibagué to Medellin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 404, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

9h 25mAverage duration

209 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Ibagué and Medellin?

Stops in Ibagué

A
Terminal Ibague
Terminal de Transporte, Ibagué, Tolima, 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

Coomotor

3/5490 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1

According to 13 reviews, Coomotor received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the timeliness. Coomotor ticket prices on this trip start at R 404

Coomotor Ibagué Medellin recent customer reviews

Bus was late upon departure, but we arrived on time. It was overnight. No issues. No problems, minimal interaction with staff.

Gary N.

30 June 2021

I am not sure if the problem was Coomotor or BusBud.com, but the reservation was not registered with them and I had to pay AGAIN to make the trip. When I made the reservation, I was required to pay by credit card. Your reservation page said I would receive an email, but that NEVER arrived, so I had no boarding pass to show. I was required to pay 50,000 pesos in cash at the bus terminal for ticket, which seemed to be a standby basis, because I was put on a later bus. I have no intention to pay the credit card charge for you when the service failed and I was subjected to great stress and additional cost. Whatever happened, you need to fight it out with Coomotor, not me. Besides a refund, somebody also owes me an apology.

Frank L.

20 March 2018

Bus was two hours late

Cristian H.

7 May 2023

Rápido Tolima

1.5/587 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.2

Expreso Brasilia

3/51 942 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.3

Bolivariano

3.5/52 212 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.9

Expreso Palmira

3.5/5328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi1.1

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ibagué to Medellin by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Ibagué to Medellin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ibagué to Medellin start at R 404. The average price for this route is around R 571. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Ibagué to Medellin?
The average bus journey time from Ibagué to Medellin is 9h 25m, covering a distance of 209 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h and is operated by Coomotor.
Which bus companies service the Ibagué to Medellin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Coomotor, Rápido Tolima, Expreso Brasilia, Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ibagué to Medellin?
The earliest bus departs from Ibagué to Medellin at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ibagué to Medellin?
A bus trip from Ibagué to Medellin produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Ibagué to Medellin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Bolivariano, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2202 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ibagué to Medellin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Bolivariano has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Ibagué to Medellin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expreso Palmira, with a punctuality rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ibagué to Medellin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expreso Palmira, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06/01

R 396

07/01

R 400

Today

R 400

09/01

R 447

10/01

R 447

11/01

R 448

12/01

R 447

13/01

R 448

The cheapest trip from Ibagué to Medellin was searched and found on 06 Jan 2026 with a price of R 396

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

You can expect to pay from R 396 to R 559 for a bus ticket from Ibagué to Medellin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 447, which is on 2026-01-09.

Usually Rápido Tolima 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.