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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cali to Manizales from various bus operators like Expreso Palmira, Copetran or Empresa Arauca for the next days.

today
$18
tomorrow
$18
Wednesday
$18
Thursday
$18
Friday
$18
Saturday
$18
Sunday
$19

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 4:30 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:41 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 6:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 11:11 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Copetran 5h 0m 4:00 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:00 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Copetran 5h 0m 4:15 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:15 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Empresa Arauca 5h 50m 9:30 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 3:20 AM Manizales Bus Station  Basic $19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 4:30 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:41 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 6:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 11:11 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Copetran 5h 0m 4:00 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:00 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Copetran 5h 0m 4:15 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:15 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Empresa Arauca 5h 50m 9:30 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 3:20 AM Manizales Bus Station  Basic $19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 4:30 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:41 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 6:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 11:11 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Copetran 5h 0m 4:00 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:00 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Copetran 5h 0m 4:15 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:15 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Empresa Arauca 5h 50m 9:30 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 3:20 AM Manizales Bus Station  Basic $19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 4:30 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:41 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 6:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 11:11 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 7:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 12:11 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 8:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 1:11 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 9:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 2:11 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 4:30 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:41 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 6:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 11:11 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Copetran 5h 0m 4:00 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:00 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Copetran 5h 0m 4:15 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:15 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Empresa Arauca 5h 50m 9:30 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 3:20 AM Manizales Bus Station  Basic $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 4:30 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:41 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 6:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 11:11 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $18
Copetran 5h 0m 4:00 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:00 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Copetran 5h 0m 4:15 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:15 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Empresa Arauca 5h 50m 9:30 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 3:20 AM Manizales Bus Station  Basic $19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 4:30 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:41 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 6:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 11:11 AM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Expreso Palmira 5h 11m 7:00 AM Cali Terminal De Transporte 12:11 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Copetran 5h 0m 4:00 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:00 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
Copetran 5h 0m 4:15 PM Cali Terminal De Transporte 9:15 PM Manizales Bus Station  Economy $19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cali to Manizales via Buga, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Expreso Palmira
      6h 11m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Cali
      Terminal De Transporte
      6:35 AM
      Buga
      Ancestral Glamping
      0
      Expreso Palmira
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 51m
    • Expreso Palmira
      3h 45m
      0
      7:26 AM
      Buga
      Ancestral Glamping
      11:11 AM
      Manizales
      Bus Station
      0
      Expreso Palmira
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 1h 11m longer, but you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cali to Manizales is $18 on 4/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cali and Manizales

See here how frequent the connections between Cali and Manizales are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Cali to Manizales. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Cali and Manizales.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 60 buses from Cali to Manizales, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cali and Manizales, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cali to Manizales

Compare all providers like Expreso Palmira, Copetran and Empresa Arauca that travel 18 times every day by bus from Cali to Manizales in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cali to Manizales starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 18 Ø
Distance 132.4 miles
Bus Companies Expreso Palmira, Copetran and Empresa Arauca

Cheapest bus connections from Cali to Manizales

Every day, 18 buses from 3 bus companies leave Cali for Manizales: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
$18
Tuesday 04/28
$18
Wednesday 04/29
$18
Thursday 04/30
$18
Friday 05/01
$18
Saturday 05/02
$18
Sunday 05/03
$19
Monday 05/04
$18
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
$19
Thursday 05/07
$19
Friday 05/08
$19
Saturday 05/09
$19
Sunday 05/10
$19
Monday 05/11
$18
Tuesday 05/12
$18
Wednesday 05/13
$18
Thursday 05/14
$19
Friday 05/15
$19
Saturday 05/16
$18
Sunday 05/17
$19
Monday 05/18
$18
Tuesday 05/19
$19
Wednesday 05/20
$18
Thursday 05/21
$19
Friday 05/22
$18
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Cali to Manizales

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cali to Manizales, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $18, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cali to Manizales. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cali to Manizales, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Cali to Manizales

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cali to Manizales in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cali to Manizales, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cali to Manizales are also emptier.

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Cali - Manizales

Expreso Palmira
Steven Silva, 9/3/2025
Compramos los tickets, informe desde que llegué que viajaría con mascota y lo traía en el guacal, después de casi 2 horas de espera, apareció una mujer indicando que no podíamos subir al bus con el pe ... Compramos los tickets, informe desde que llegué que viajaría con mascota y lo traía en el guacal, después de casi 2 horas de espera, apareció una mujer indicando que no podíamos subir al bus con el perro y que necesitaba los tickets de vuelta, que ella nos devolvería el dinero, pero que no podíamos viajar, me sentí muy indignado, que falta de respeto tanto tiempo ahí y sabiendo que yo ya había informado de mi mascota, nos quitaron los tickets como si nuestro dinero no valiera y como si nosotros fuésemos quien sabe que clase de persona, nos dieron un trato muy injusto e incluso sentí que fue una gran falta de respeto, considero que deben arreglar los problemas en su empresa y trabajar con el personal para que no falten al respeto a los usuarios.
Expreso Trejos
Bryant Hernándezdj, 9/21/2024

Excelente experiencia, puntual, buena ventilación, conductor responsable, sin exceso de velocidad, solo una parada y rápida. Lo recomiendo.

All bus stations and stops in Cali and Manizales

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cali and Manizales.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cali to Manizales

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cali to Manizales? Or which bus companies serve the route Cali to Manizales? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cali to Manizales bus

How much does a Cali Manizales bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 5h 11m to reach Manizales. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cali to Manizales?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $19. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manizales.

On average, how many connections are available from Cali to Manizales each day?

Every day, the Cali to Manizales bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cali to Manizales take?

The fastest bus from Cali to Manizales is offered by Copetran and takes 5h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cali to Manizales?

The earliest bus arriving in Manizales from Cali starts at 4:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cali to Manizales?

The latest bus trip departing from Cali for Manizales starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cali Manizales route?

When traveling by bus from Cali to Manizales, passengers can travel with Expreso Palmira, Copetran and Empresa Arauca. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cali and Manizales?

You can check all the direct connections between Cali and Manizales by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expreso Palmira, Copetran and Empresa Arauca.

What can I take with me on the Cali to Manizales bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cali Manizales bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cali Manizales bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cali to Manizales on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cali to Manizales?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 18 daily trips between Cali and Manizales. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cali to Manizales?

Prices and availability for 18 trips between Cali and Manizales change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cali to Manizales

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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