How to get fromCarcelén to Ipialesby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carcelén to Ipiales by bus or car

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Bus via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus Cúcuta / ...
4h 19m
$30–40
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus Quito Carcelén
5h 11m
$7–9
Drive 239 km
1. Drive from Carcelén to Ipialescar 239 km
3h 33m
$14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus Quito
4h 23m
$8–14

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Map of how to get from Carcelén to Ipiales.

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Distance: 296.8 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Carcelén, Ecuador and Ipiales, Colombia?

Lineas de Los Andes operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca once daily. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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Ipiales(opens in a new window), Colombia(opens in a new window)

Ipiales is a city and Catholic bishopric in Nariño Department, southern Colombia, near the border with Ecuador. It is located at around 0°49'49"N 77°38'40"W, with an elevation of about 2950 m. Ipiales is located on the high plateau called "Tuquerres e Ipiales," the city lies at a distance of 82 km from Pasto, the department's capital." Ipiales is known as "la ciudad de las nubes verdes" (the city of the green clouds) because sometimes, especially in the afternoon, greenish clouds appear over the city. One of the area's favorite foods is the guinea pig or cavy (Cavia porcellus), called kuy or kuwi. The economy of this city is based on border trade between Ecuador and Colombia.

Places to stay in Ipiales

Hotel Avanty(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Hotel Santa Isabel 2(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Hotel Florida ApartaSuites.(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Hotel Royal Class(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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