There are 6 ways to get from Bolivia to Ipiales by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly El Alto International Airport to Ipiales
best- Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Ipiales (IPI)plane LPB - IPI
8h 48m$298–1,102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus
3d 3h$190–287Drive 4,269.6 km
- Drive from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Ipialescar 4,269.6 km
2d 13h$223–322Fly El Alto International Airport to Pasto, bus
- Fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Pasto (PSO)plane LPB - PSO
- Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
10h 24m$270–817Fly Viru Viru International Airport to Ipiales
- Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Ipiales (IPI)plane VVI - IPI
11h 6m$351–1,301Bus via Lima
- Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz to Oltursa Lima Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus
3d 5h$271–380
El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Ipiales (IPI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolivia to Ipiales is to bus which costs $190 - $290 and takes 3 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Bolivia to Ipiales is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $290 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolivia to Ipiales. However, there are services departing from Santa Cruz and arriving at Rumichaca via La Paz and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.
The distance between Bolivia and Ipiales is 2200 km. The road distance is 4269.6 km.
The best way to get from Bolivia to Ipiales without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 3h and costs $190 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Bolivia to Ipiales, including transfers.
Bolivia to Ipiales bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, depart from Santa Cruz station.
The best way to get from Bolivia to Ipiales is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $290 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $290 and takes 3 days 3h.
Bolivia to Ipiales bus services, operated by Trans Copacabana SA, arrive at La Paz station.
Ipiales is 1h behind Bolivia. It is currently 6:12 PM in Bolivia and 5:12 PM in Ipiales.
What companies run services between Bolivia and Ipiales, Colombia?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Ipiales (IPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Rumichaca via Santa Cruz, La Paz, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 3d 3h.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Ipiales via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Pasto via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Pasto via Bogota, Cali
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Ipiales via Bogota
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
- Phone
- +591-72233555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Copacabana SA
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Schedules at
- Trans Copacabana SA
Bus from Santa Cruz to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Schedules at
- Trans Copacabana SA
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bolivia to Ipiales is 4270 km. It takes approximately 2 days 13h to drive from Bolivia to Ipiales.
There are 79+ hotels available in Ipiales.




