Bucaramanga (San) to San Gil (San) bus

Traveling by bus from Bucaramanga to San Gil is a short but scenic journey through the beautiful landscapes of Santander. The distance between the two cities is approximately 95 kilometers (59 miles), and the trip usually takes around 2 to 3 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Bucaramanga, known for its warm climate, has average temperatures of 23°C (73°F), while San Gil, located in a valley, enjoys a slightly warmer climate with average temperatures of 26°C (79°F). This bus ride offers a smooth transition from the bustling city atmosphere of Bucaramanga to the relaxed, adventure-filled ambiance of San Gil.

You can also time-to-time redBus offers while booking your bus tickets online from Bucaramanga (San) to San Gil (San). Follow a simple, fast and secure bus booking procedure. This helps save time and also helps to create a joyful travel experience!

The route from Bogota to Bucaramanga, on the highway, takes about 8 hours going across the distance of 255 mi (411 km). The transportation company Expreso Bolivariano covers this route and offer the possibility of buying the bus tickets online, providing diverse services that wil make your travel more pleasant and with a variety of schedules and prices. Bucaramanga was recognized as the most prosperous city of Latin America in the study made by the World Bank of "Competitive Cities for Jobs and Growth". The average temperature of the city is 73 °F (23 °C) and presents temporary rains due to its tropical weather.

If you already acquired your tickets to travel from Bucaramanga to San Gil and you are looking for a return trip, you can buy them easily on our platform. We have many bus operators that travel through this route, that departs at different times to give the passengers more options. So, what are you waiting for? Buy your bus tickets from San Gil to Bucaramanga with redBus. 

Located in Santander, San Gil is considered the touristic capital of the department thanks to its natural attractions that allow the practice of extreme sports like rafting, climbing, paragliding, among others. Thanks to the touristic growth, San Gil has also developed in the commercial, industrial, and urban sectors, which makes it a very interesting destination for national and international tourists.

The weather in San Gil is pleasant. The temperature varies between 14 and 25°C. The rain season is usually from August to October.

● Hotel Castillo Resort

- 7-70 Carrera 12 Barrio la Playa, 684031 San Gil, Colombia

- Prices: From COP $94.420

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, quadruple, and family rooms. Wifi. Pool. Restaurant. Bar. Room service. Free parking. Includes breakfast.

● Prana

- Km. 2 Vía San Gil Socorrro, 684031 San Gil, Colombia

- Prices: From COP $80.000

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, quadruple, family rooms, and suites. Wifi. Pool. Restaurant. Bar. Room service. Free parking. Pet-friendly. Includes breakfast.

● Hotel Terrazas de la Candelaria

- Kilometro 1 vía San Gil Mogotes, 684031 San Gil, Colombia

- Prices: From COP $80.000

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, quadruple, and family rooms. Wifi. Pool. Restaurant. Bar. Room service. Free parking. Includes breakfast.

● Hotel Ruitoque Campestre

- Kilometro 2,5 Via San Gil - Bucaramanga, 684031 San Gil, Colombia

- Prices: From COP $81.400

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, quadruple rooms, and suites. Pool. Wifi. Bar.

● Mesón del Arriero

- Calle 12 # 8-39, San Gil 684031 Colombia

- Prices: From COP $23.000

● Café Europa

- Carrera 8 11-06, San Gil 684031 Colombia

- Prices: From COP $13.000

● Penelope Pizzeria

- Calle 12 8 69, San Gil 684031 Colombia

- Prices: From COP $19.000

● Restaurante La Mansión Vegetariana & Steakhouse

- Calle 12 8 71, San Gil 684031 Colombia

- Prices: From COP $24.000

● Historic Center of San Gil: The historic center of San Gil has steep streets that were constructed during the XVII century. Located by the shore of the Fonce River, it is a National Monument of Colombia.

● Parque el Gallineral: Es el lugar más emblemático de la ciudad, ubicado en el sector conocido como El Malecón Turístico, creado en 1694, abarca una pequeña isla entre el Río Fonce y la Quebrada Curiti con una extensión de 4 hectáreas conformada por árboles Gallineros, además de senderos, animales de exhibición, entre otras instalaciones.

● Pozo Azul: Just a few kilometers from the city, you can find a group of natural pools very visited by tourists and locals. Surrounding Pozo Azul you can find many restaurants and cafes, which makes it an ideal place to spend the whole day.

● October - Festival de Verano: Festivity that presents cultural activities throughout the whole city, from gastronomic fairs and musical concerts to extreme sports exhibitions and parades.

● November - Ferias y Fiestas in San Gil: Ferias y Fiestas in San Gil are celebrated with many cultural activities like parades, artistic exhibitions, gastronomic fairs, concerts, among others, that gathers all the Santander community.

● December - El Guane de Oro: It is the most important musical contest in San Gil, where national artists are also invited to perform country music for the citizens and tourists.

San Gil by bus: You can reach San Gil from Bucaramanga by land. The trip takes 2 hours approximately.

You can use any of these options to move around San Gil:

- Collectives: You can move around the city in Collectives, that cover almost all the urban area.

- Taxi: It is the most comfortable way to move around San Gil.

- Taximoto: For short distances, Taximotos are the most economic transportation.

- Carne oreada

- Masato de arroz

- Hormigas culonas

- Tamal Santandereano

- Arepa Santandereana

- Stone-made utensils

- Handicrafts

- Curiti telars

- Hat and Sandals

San Gil is located 96 km away from Bucaramanga, capital of the Santander department, and 327 km away from Bogota, capital of Colombia. Currently, San Gil has a population of 60 000. Furthermore, San Gil is the capital of the Guanenta province. San Gil is bordered by Villanueva and Curiti on the north, Curiti and Mogotes on the east, San Jose Valley and Paramo on the south, and Pinchote, Cabrera, and Barichara on the west.

● Cotrasangil

● Transsander

Enjoy the touristic capital of Santander, a truly unique experience!

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