How to Get From Bogota to Villa De Leyva

The bus is an affordable way to get from Bogota to Villa de Leyva.

There are four bus companies operating on this route: Omega, Flota Valle de Tenza, Expreso Gaviota and Coflonorte. You can buy tickets directly at the bus station or book in advance for $8.60 (27,500 COP).

Buses depart from Terminal Salitre or Terminal del Norte in Bogota.

Buses from Terminal del Norte are great for getting to Villa de Leyva. They’re already on the way out of the city, so you avoid cross-city traffic. Still, it’s usually best to leave from the terminal closest to your hotel. That way, you skip long taxi rides and unnecessary detours just to reach the station.

Departure stations

If you're carrying luggage or want a comfortable ride to the bus station, Uber is the best choice. Expect to pay about $9.40 (30,000 COP) for the 40-minute trip to Terminal Salitre or $16 (52,000 COP) for the 50-minute journey to Terminal del Norte.

Taxis are usually cheaper than Uber, with fares starting at $4.70 (15,000 COP) to Terminal Salitre or $7.20 (23,000 COP) to Terminal del Norte. But prepare to haggle. Many drivers try to overcharge, especially tourists who don’t speak Spanish.

On a strict budget? You can also reach the bus stations using Bogotá’s TransMilenio bus system. When heading to Terminal del Norte from the city centre, start at Universidades Station. Take Line 6 until Calle 45-American School, then transfer to Line 8 or B18 and get off at the last stop Terminal. The fare costs $1 (3,200 COP).

If you decide to go from Terminal Salitre, you can also use TransMilenio. At the station Universidades take Line 1 towards Portal El Dorado and get off at the station El Tiempo - Cámara de Comercio.

When travelling back from Villa de Leyva to Bogota, you’ll need to go to Villa de Leyva Bus Terminal, which is within walking distance of most parts of town.

You can buy tickets at the bus station or pre-book via BookAway for $10 (32,500 COP).

A private transfer from Bogota to Villa De Leyva is the easiest and most convenient option when travelling in a group from Bogota to Villa de Leyva. The journey takes 2h 55m - 4h, and you’ll be dropped off right at your accommodation — no need to worry about extra transfers.

Prices for private transfer start at $160 (520,000 COP) for a 4-seater. Split it with your group, and it’s about $41 (128,000 COP) each. Travel time is 2h 55m - 4h.