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How to get fromIpiales to Colombia–Ecuador borderby bus, ferry, unknown, car ferry, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipiales to Colombia–Ecuador border by bus, ferry, unknown, car ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Loreto, Ecuadorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador to El Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from El Coca to Nuevo Rocafuerteferry ferry
    5. Walk from Nuevo Rocafuerte to Colombia–Ecuador borderunknown unknown
    18h 33m

  2. Bus, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Nuevo Lojabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lago Agrio to Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from El Coca to Martinicacarferry car ferry
    4. Walk from Martinica to Colombia–Ecuador borderunknown unknown
    31h 9m

  3. Fly Ipiales to Tres De Mayo Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Tres De Mayo Airport (PUU)plane plane IPI - PUU
    2. Walk from Tres De Mayo Airport (PUU) to Colombia–Ecuador borderunknown unknown
    22h 6m

  4. Bus, car ferry, travel via Tulcán

    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Lago Agriobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lago Agrio to Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from El Coca to Martinicacarferry car ferry
    4. Walk from Martinica to Colombia–Ecuador borderunknown unknown
    31h 40m

  5. Bus, car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Coca, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Coca (OCC)plane plane UIO - OCC
    4. Take the ferry from El Coca to Nuevo Rocafuerteferry ferry
    5. Walk from Nuevo Rocafuerte to Colombia–Ecuador borderunknown unknown
    15h

Ipiales (IPI) to Tres De Mayo Airport (PUU) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration19h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 789.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 33m

What companies run services between Ipiales, Colombia and Colombia–Ecuador border, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Ipiales to Colombia–Ecuador border. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, take the bus to Loreto, Ecuador, walk to Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador, take the bus to El Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana, walk to El Coca, take the ferry to Nuevo Rocafuerte, then travel to Colombia–Ecuador border. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ipiales to Colombia–Ecuador border via Tulcán, Nuevo Loja, Lago Agrio, Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana, El Coca, and Martinica in around 31h 9m.

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