What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to Medellín?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Medellín is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 2 days 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to Medellín?

The fastest way to get from Lima to Medellín is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $170 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Medellín?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Medellín. However, there are services departing from Lima Paseo de la República and arriving at Terminal del Norte via Huaquillas, Yantzaza, El Pangui and La Dorada, Putumayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Lima to Medellín?

The distance between Lima and Medellín is 2063 km. The road distance is 2885.9 km.

How long does it take to get from Lima to Medellín?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Lima to Medellín, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Medellín bus from?

Lima to Medellín bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Lima Paseo de la República station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Medellín?

The best way to get from Lima to Medellín is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $170 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Tumbes, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Lima to Medellín bus arrive?

Lima to Medellín bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Tumbes station.

Can I drive from Lima to Medellín?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Medellín is 2886 km. It takes approximately 44h 34m to drive from Lima to Medellín.

Where can I stay near Medellín?

There are 2761+ hotels available in Medellín.

Lima to Medellín - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lima to Medellín by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane LIM - MDE
6h 37m
$176–488
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
2d 13h
$104–190
Bus via Tumbes
1. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Yantzazabus
3. Take the bus from Yantzaza to El Panguibus
4. Take the bus from El Pangui to Lago Agríobus
5. Take the bus from La Dorada, Putumayo to Terminal del Nortebus
2d 5h
$144–214
Drive 2,885.9 km
1. Drive from Lima to Medellíncar 2,885.9 km
44h 34m
$434–627
Fly to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)plane LIM - EOH
8h 30m
$320–1,400
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Surbus
2d 16h
$125–199

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,063.4 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Medellín, Colombia?

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and two other airlines fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Terminal del Norte via Tumbes, Huaquillas, Yantzaza, El Pangui, Lago Agrío, and La Dorada, Putumayo in around 2d 5h.

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