Last checked: 25 October 2026 by Lia. Sources: Metro de Medellín fares 2026. Hero photo: Sebas R^2, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Use the Metro. A single bearer trip in 2026 is 4,400 COP, and that fare covers integrations onto the Metrocable and the tram. Lines A and B do the valley. The cable cars do the hills. Taxis are fine for a short hop. Ride-hailing apps are everywhere, and their legal status in Colombia is still unsettled.
The Metro
Medellín’s Metro is the only one in Colombia, and locals take pride in keeping it spotless.
- Line A runs north–south along the river, through Poblado, the Centro and Envigado.
- Line B runs west from San Antonio, towards San Javier and Comuna 13.
- A single bearer trip costs 4,400 COP in 2026 and includes up to four integrations onto other lines.
I will get grumpy about people eating on it. Don’t. The system only stays this good because people treat it like it matters.
Metrocable and tram
The cable cars connect hillside barrios to the Metro. Line K from Acevedo climbs to Santo Domingo, where Line L continues to Parque Arví on a separate, higher fare. The Ayacucho tram runs east from San Antonio. See the Metrocable guide.
Cívica card
Regular riders use the rechargeable Cívica card. Visitors can just buy single trips. No need to optimise a three-day visit.
Taxis and apps
Yellow taxis are plentiful. Ride-hailing apps are common, though their legal status in Colombia is unsettled. At night, use a booked car rather than hailing on the street.
Etiquette
Don’t eat on the Metro, stand right on escalators, and give up priority seats.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Metro ticket in Medellín?
4,400 COP for a single bearer trip in 2026.
Does the Metro go to the airport?
No. Take the airport bus or a taxi. See airport transfers.
