How much is the bus ticket from Medellin to Salento?

The cheapest bus tickets from Medellin to Salento start at R 404. The average price for this route is around R 436. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Medellin to Salento?

The average bus journey time from Medellin to Salento is 6h, covering a distance of 176 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Medellin to Salento?

The earliest bus departs from Medellin to Salento at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 14:00.

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

A bus trip from Medellin to Salento produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Medellin to Salento from R 385 | Compare & Save up to 14%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Medellin to Salento on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	18:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	21:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Salento on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Medellín Bus Station	7h	07:30	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	18:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	14:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	21:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Salento on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Medellín Bus Station	7h	07:30	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	18:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	14:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	21:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Salento on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Medellín Bus Station	7h	07:30	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	18:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	14:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	21:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Salento on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Medellín Bus Station	7h	07:30	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	18:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	14:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	21:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Next departures from Medellin to Salento on 23 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Medellín Bus Station	7h	07:30	Terminal de Buses de Salento	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	18:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags
Bus	14:00	Medellín Bus Station	7h	21:00	Terminal de Buses de Salento	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:14 AM -05.

Get from Medellin to Salento

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just R 404, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

6hAverage 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
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B
Terminal Norte
Vías Terminal Del Nte., Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Stops in Salento

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

Compare bus companies

Flota Occidental

3.5/5685 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2

Travelers have praised the bus service for its comfort, cleanliness, and punctuality. Many appreciated the spacious seating with ample legroom and friendly staff. However, some reviews noted discrepancies in journey times due to multiple unplanned stops or construction delays. Issues like leaking air conditioning and mismatched seat assignments were also mentioned by a few passengers. Overall, travelers found their experiences mostly positive despite occasional hiccups during trips.

Flota Occidental Medellin Salento recent customer reviews

So we safely arrived at Salento but sadly there was no Wifi onboard although it's said in the booking. Throughout the drive it started raining and not only outside... no through the ceilingwindow also wich was just above us...

Nathanael Sebastian S.

22 September 2025

The bus was very spacious, clean and comfortable. There were toilets and TV screens too.

Kay M.

11 September 2025

1. Seat layout didn't match what was shown when booking 2. Bus was warm but I couldn't open air vents because they dripped condensation 3. Trip was -- and apparently always is -- much longer than scheduled

Bruce B.

3 September 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Medellin to Salento 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 Medellin to Salento?
The cheapest bus tickets from Medellin to Salento start at R 404. The average price for this route is around R 436. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Medellin to Salento?
The average bus journey time from Medellin to Salento is 6h, covering a distance of 176 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Medellin to Salento?
The earliest bus departs from Medellin to Salento at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 14:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Medellin to Salento?
A bus trip from Medellin to Salento produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/12

R 448

17/12

R 448

Today

R 448

19/12

R 448

20/12

R 448

21/12

R 448

22/12

R 448

23/12

R 448

The cheapest trip from Medellin to Salento was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 448

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 R 448 to R 448 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 R 448, which is on 2025-12-19.