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Distance from Bucaramanga to Manizales

349km
1 h 11 minby plane
5 h 49 min🚗 by car
7 h 34 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

You will climb 1,121 metres: Manizales sits at 2,123 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.

BucaramangaBucaramanga1,002 m

Bucaramanga is the capital and largest city of the department of Santander, Colombia. Bucaramanga has the fifth-largest economy by GDP in Colombia, has the lowest unemployment rate and is the ninth most populous city…

ManizalesManizales2,123 m

Manizales is a city in central Colombia. It is the capital of the Department of Caldas, and lies near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Bucaramanga to Manizales?

It is 349 km in a straight line from Bucaramanga to Manizales. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Bucaramanga to Manizales?

A direct flight takes about 1 h 11 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Bucaramanga to Manizales?

Around 5 h 49 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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