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

The cheapest way to get from Loja to Medellín is to bus via Cali which costs $75 - $120 and takes 38h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loja to Medellín is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $300 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Loja and Medellín?

No, there is no direct bus from Loja to Medellín. However, there are services departing from Loja and arriving at Terminal del Norte via El Pangui and La Dorada, Putumayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 24m.

How far is it from Loja to Medellín?

The distance between Loja and Medellín is 1303 km. The road distance is 1747.2 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Loja to Medellín, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loja to Medellín bus from?

Loja to Medellín bus services, operated by Cooperativa De Transporte Union Yantzaza, depart from Loja station.

Bus or fly from Loja to Medellín?

The best way to get from Loja to Medellín is to bus via Nueva Loja which takes 32h 24m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $300 - $1,300 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Loja to Medellín bus arrive?

Loja to Medellín bus services, operated by Cooperativa De Transporte Union Yantzaza, arrive at El Pangui station.

Can I drive from Loja to Medellín?

Yes, the driving distance between Loja to Medellín is 1747 km. It takes approximately 29h 24m to drive from Loja to Medellín.

Where can I stay near Medellín?

There are 2761+ hotels available in Medellín.

Loja to Medellín - 8 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Loja to Medellín by bus, plane, or car

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Bus to Cuenca, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
best
1. Take the bus from Loja to Terminal Terrestre de Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane CUE - MDE
10h 14m
$242–667
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Loja to Tulcánbus Tulcán
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
37h 54m
$67–113
Bus via Nueva Loja
1. Take the bus from Loja to El Panguibus
2. Take the bus from El Pangui to Lago Agríobus
3. Take the bus from La Dorada, Putumayo to Terminal del Nortebus
32h 24m
$96–144
Drive 1,747.2 km
1. Drive from Loja to Medellíncar 1,747.2 km
29h 24m
$208–300
Fly Loja to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
1. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane LOH - MDE
9h 16m
$301–1,209
Fly Loja to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
1. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)plane LOH - EOH
13h 10m
$556–2,109
Bus to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
1. Take the bus from Loja to Santa Rosabus
2. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane ETR - MDE
19h 30m
$253–926
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Loja to Tulcánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Surbus
38h 50m
$77–112

Cuenca (CUE) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

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Distance: 1,303.4 km
Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Loja, Ecuador and Medellín, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Loja to Terminal del Norte via El Pangui, Lago Agrío, and La Dorada, Putumayo in around 32h 24m. Alternatively, Euroairlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Loja (LOH) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) twice daily.

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