Medellin (Ant) to Barranquilla (Atl) bus

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The distance between Medellin and Barranquilla is about 438 mi (705 km), travelling on the highway. The intercity buses of the transportation company Rapido Ochoa cover this route, in an average time of 13 hours, depending on the traffic jam and the highway's conditions. The bus tickets can be acquired online, with a variety of schedules and services, making easier your travel experience. The weather in Barranquilla is in general tropical and dry, very warm in summer and rainy most of the year. When there are less rains is in July and August, the begining of the calles "little summer of Saint Joan". We suggest to bring light clothing to stand the warm of Barranquilla and accesories as umbrellas and raincoats in order not to be surprised by rains. The annual average temperature is 81 °F (27 °C), but temperatures can go over 86 °F (30 °C) or descend to 59 °F (15 °C).

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If you already acquired your tickets to travel from Medellin to Barranquilla 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 Barranquilla to Medellin with redBus.  

Barranquilla is the economic center of the Caribbean region of Colombia, a unique city that has a great culture and is visited by many tourists throughout the year. Being the fourth most populous city in the country, it is the protagonist of great festivals and parties throughout the year.

The climate of the city of Barranquilla has a tropical climate that has two periods or "seasons" during the year, which is: a dry one, from December to April, and a rainy one that runs from April to early December. The average temperature is 27.4 ° C.

In the city of Barranquilla you can always find the accommodation that suits your needs and budget. With a wide variety of accommodations from 5 stars to hostels for backpackers, the city of Barranquilla is undoubtedly a perfect destination to go alone for business or relaxation, as well as as a family to enjoy a beautiful vacation.

The city of Barranquilla has a gastronomic offer that pleases all palates, it has a great variety of restaurants and bars that offer both quality Creole food and international dishes.

● María Reina de Barranquilla Metropolitan Cathedral: This beautiful temple is a jewel of Colombian architecture that took more than 27 years to create in the mid-20th century.

● Castillo de San Antonio de Salgar: Just 20 minutes from Barranquilla, this incredible castle on the coast of Salgar was built during the colonial era by the Spanish. With large fountains and rooms inside this great fort is today a cultural center of the town.

● Caribbean Cultural Park: This great park aims to enhance the Caribbean culture through its history, art and heritage. Within its facilities is the "Gabriel García Márquez" Museum of the Caribbean, to honor the Nobel Prize for Literature.

● Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium: It is the local venue for the Colombian team's matches, as well as other local teams in the country such as Atlético Junior and the Barranquilla Futbol Club.

● Bocas de Ceniza: The Tajamar is a great work of Colombian engineering that offers its visitors calm and tranquility, this beautiful walk can be done in a small motor train and in boats.

● Carnival Queen: An event held intermittently where the queen is selected who will be an important character throughout the carnival celebration.

● King Momo: The queen's better half is also selected a year in advance with a celebratory event.

● Pre-carnival: Celebrations and events of a great variety before the arrival of the carnival in the town.

● Carnival Saturday: Different events are held, the most important being the battle of the flowers, where there is a parade of decorated floats and carriages.

● Carnival Sunday: In this event, multiple groups parade to the sound of great clothing and folk music worthy of admiration.

● Carnival Monday: During the night the highly anticipated festival of the orchestras is celebrated, where different groups of all kinds of musical categories compete.

Barranquilla has both public and private transport services:

● Buses: buses for public use are one of the common ways of getting around the city economically.

● Transmetro: it is a system of articulated buses that travel through exclusive lanes quickly and safely.

● Taxis: this private transport system that everyone knows can also be used in the city by taking one on the street or through an application for a higher travel cost.

Barranquilla by bus: The distance by road between both cities is approximately 696 km with an average travel time of 14:21 hours.

If you visit Barranquilla, be sure to try its incredible typical dishes:

- Lisa's rice.

- Yucca bun.

- Sancocho de guandú with salted meat.

- The Butifarra.

- Coastal cheese.

The most purchased souvenirs in Barranquilla are:

- Palm handicrafts.

- Handmade masks.

- Shoes with a cool design.

- Rag doll.

- Sweets.

Barranquilla was an entry point for thousands of immigrants, as well as beginnings such as aviation, commercial radio, and some sports.

● Rápido Ochoa

● Expreso Brasilia

Barranquilla is a city that is home to a very important cultural part of the Colombian country, with great accommodations for all its visitors to enjoy their stay and a wide gastronomic variety with which they can enjoy delicious dishes, both Creole and international.

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Do you want to travel to Barranquilla to Medellin but it's out of your budget? Don't worry about it. At redBus we have many offers and discounts that you can take advantage of for your vacations, business trips or to visit your family.

The season recommended to travel to Barranquilla to get the cheapest tickets is between January and June, not counting Easter or holidays, such as those that occur in December.