| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | 23:45 | 10 hrs 52 mins | VIEW PRICE | |
| 05:30 | 23:15 | 10 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE | |
| 17:30 | 21:15 | 4 hrs 37 mins | VIEW PRICE |
The route from Medellin to the municipality of Santiago de Tolu (better known as Tolu) takes about 12 hours, while you go through 398 mi (641 km), travelling by an intercity bus. The terrestrial transportation companies Brasilia and Rapido Ochoa cover the route Medellin - Tolu, providing bus tickets at low-cost rates and different schedules. Tolu, a municipality located at the Morrosquillo gulf, counts several beaches of tourist interest as the Playa del Frances and its inhabitants live mostly from fishing and tourism. With tropical climate, Tolu has an annual average temperature of 81 °F (27 °C). The driest month is January, while the rainy season takes place from June to October.
You can also time-to-time redBus offers while booking your bus tickets online from Medellin (Ant) to Tolu (Suc). Follow a simple, fast and secure bus booking procedure. This helps save time and also helps to create a joyful travel experience!
Medellin is located at 1495 m a.s.l., just 261 mi (420 kms) away from the capital Bogota. It is known as "The eternal spring city" or the "mountain's capital" nicknames that reflect it's attractive weather. It's history stars a number of indigenous tribes that lived on the region since V b.c. The first contact between the spaniards and the people of the Valley of Aburrá happened in 1541, although due to the lack of precious minerals and the resistance from the locals, the area was initially abandoned.In 1616 Medellín was founded with the name of "Poblado de San Lorenzo". In 1826, Medellín was named as capital of the Antioquia department by the National Congress. Modern day Medellín is a prosperous city in constant industrial and social development.
Santiago de Tolu or La Villa Tres Veces Coronada de Santiago de Tolu is a colombian municipality located on the caribbean coast, in the center of the Gulf of Morrosquillo, in the department of Sucre. It’s considered one of the oldest urban centers in Colombia. In 1535 was founded the municipality of Santiago de Tolu by the conqueror Alonso de Heredia and the captain Pedro de Velasco and Martinez de Revilla. During the colony it became an important outlet point for agricultural products (sugar cane). In the XVII century was its time of splendor because it had constant communication with Cartagena and other towns. Currently, its economy is based on fishing and tourism. Tolu is very attractive for tourists because it has beautiful beaches where you can practice aquatic sports.
Tolú has a tropical climate, with temperatures averaging 28°C to 32°C.
Hotel Montecarlo
Services: Beachfront rooms, swimming pool, and breakfast included.
Location: Near the town center.
Price Range: From 35 USD per night.
Hotel Mar Azul
Services: Family-friendly, Wi-Fi, and restaurant.
Location: Beachfront.
Price Range: From 25 USD per night.
Cabañas Villa del Mar
Services: Private cabins, gardens, and parking.
Location: Quiet area.
Price Range: From 50 USD per night.
El Manglar Restaurante
Services: Fresh seafood and cocktails.
Price Range: From 12 USD per person.
Restaurante La Barca de Tolú
Services: Specializes in grilled fish.
Price Range: From 10 USD per person.
Restaurante Mariscos del Caribe
Services: Caribbean-inspired dishes.
Price Range: From 8 USD per person.
Las Playas del Francés: Crystal-clear waters for swimming.
Ciénaga La Caimanera: Eco-tours by boat.
Moto-taxis: Affordable and quick.
Bicycle rentals: Perfect for exploring the coastline.
The journey takes approximately 10 to 12 hours.
Medellín: Terminal del Norte.
Tolú: Terminal de Transporte de Tolú.
You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Colombia by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.co . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.co and book your seat within 5 minutes.
There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in Colombia, passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.
Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Colombia. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.
There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed.