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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ibagué to Manizales from various bus operators like Expreso Palmira or Expreso cafetero for the next days.

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Monday

$24

Tuesday

$24

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$20

Friday

$24

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	1:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	8:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/27/2026 1:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	2:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	9:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/27/2026 2:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	3:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	10:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/27/2026 3:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m

Did you know that if you travel from Ibagué to Manizales via Armenia, QD, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expreso Bolivariano
  
  8h 54m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  Ibagué
  Boqueron
  
  3:30 AM
  
  Armenia, QD
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Expreso Bolivariano goes from Boqueron, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Armenia, QD (Colombia) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
- Expreso Palmira
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  5:19 AM
  
  Armenia, QD
  Bus Station
  
  8:24 AM
  
  Manizales
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Bus Station, Armenia, QD (Colombia) at 7/27/2026 5:19:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel time is 1h 31m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	1:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	8:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/28/2026 1:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	2:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	9:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/28/2026 2:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	3:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	10:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/28/2026 3:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m

Did you know that if you travel from Ibagué to Manizales via Armenia, QD, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Coomotor
  
  6h 24m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Ibagué
  Terminal de Transportes
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Armenia, QD
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Coomotor goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Armenia, QD (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Expreso Palmira
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  5:19 AM
  
  Armenia, QD
  Bus Station
  
  8:24 AM
  
  Manizales
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Bus Station, Armenia, QD (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 5:19:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel Time is 0h 59m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	1:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	8:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/29/2026 1:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	2:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	9:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/29/2026 2:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	3:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	10:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/29/2026 3:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m

Did you know that if you travel from Ibagué to Manizales via Armenia, QD, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Coomotor
  
  5h 24m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Ibagué
  Terminal de Transportes
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Armenia, QD
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Coomotor goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Armenia, QD (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Expreso Palmira
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  6:19 AM
  
  Armenia, QD
  Bus Station
  
  9:24 AM
  
  Manizales
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Bus Station, Armenia, QD (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 6:19:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel Time is 1h 59m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expreso cafetero	4h 59m	6:00 AM	Ibagué	Boqueron	10:59 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Expreso cafetero goes from Boqueron, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m
Expreso cafetero	4h 59m	9:00 AM	Ibagué	Boqueron	1:59 PM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Expreso cafetero goes from Boqueron, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m
Expreso cafetero	4h 59m	12:00 PM	Ibagué	Boqueron	4:59 PM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Expreso cafetero goes from Boqueron, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	1:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	8:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 1:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	2:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	9:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 2:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	1:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	8:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/31/2026 1:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	2:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	9:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/31/2026 2:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m
Expreso Palmira	7h 23m	3:01 AM	Ibagué	Terminal de Transportes	10:24 AM	Manizales	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/31/2026 3:01:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 23m

Did you know that if you travel from Ibagué to Manizales via Armenia, QD, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Coomotor
  
  5h 24m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Ibagué
  Terminal de Transportes
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Armenia, QD
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Coomotor goes from Terminal de Transportes, Ibagué (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Armenia, QD (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Expreso Palmira
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  6:19 AM
  
  Armenia, QD
  Bus Station
  
  9:24 AM
  
  Manizales
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Expreso Palmira goes from Bus Station, Armenia, QD (Colombia) at 7/30/2026 6:19:00 AM to Bus Station, Manizales (Colombia) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel Time is 1h 59m shorter, and you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ibagué to Manizales is $20 on 7/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ibagué and Manizales

See here how frequent the connections between Ibagué and Manizales are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Ibagué to Manizales. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Ibagué and Manizales.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 15 buses from Ibagué to Manizales, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Ibagué and Manizales, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ibagué to Manizales

Compare all providers like Expreso Palmira and Expreso cafetero that travel 4 times every day by bus from Ibagué to Manizales in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ibagué to Manizales starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	4h 59m
Earliest Bus	1:01 AM
Latest Bus	3:01 AM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	47.8 miles
Bus Companies	Expreso Palmira and Expreso cafetero

Cheapest bus connections from Ibagué to Manizales

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Ibagué for Manizales: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$20

Tuesday 07/28

$24

Wednesday 07/29

$20

Thursday 07/30

$20

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$21

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Ibagué to Manizales

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ibagué to Manizales, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ibagué to Manizales. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ibagué to Manizales, with $20. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Ibagué 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 Ibagué 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 Ibagué 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 Ibagué to Manizales are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ibagué and Manizales

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

Terminal de Transportes

Cra. 1 #21-195 a 21-1

Boqueron

Bus Station

Cr 43 # 65-100

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ibagué to Manizales

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

FAQs about the Ibagué to Manizales bus

How much does a Ibagué Manizales bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 4h 59m to reach Manizales. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $24. 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 Ibagué to Manizales each day?

Every day, the Ibagué to Manizales bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Ibagué to Manizales is offered by Expreso cafetero and takes 4h 59m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ibagué to Manizales?

The earliest bus arriving in Manizales from Ibagué starts at 1:01 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 Ibagué to Manizales?

The latest bus trip departing from Ibagué for Manizales starts at 3:01 AM. 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 Ibagué Manizales route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Ibagué and Manizales?

You can check all the direct connections between Ibagué 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 and Expreso cafetero.

What can I take with me on the Ibagué 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 Ibagué 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 Ibagué 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 Ibagué to Manizales on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ibagué and to Manizales

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ibagué and to Manizales. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!