What is the cheapest way to get from Manizales to Popayán?

The cheapest way to get from Manizales to Popayán is to bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 13h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manizales to Popayán?

The fastest way to get from Manizales to Popayán is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $290 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Manizales and Popayán?

No, there is no direct bus from Manizales to Popayán. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales and arriving at Terminal Popayán via Terminal Guadalajara de Buga and Terminal de Transporte Cali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Manizales to Popayán?

The distance between Manizales and Popayán is 354 km. The road distance is 385.5 km.

How do I travel from Manizales to Popayán without a car?

The best way to get from Manizales to Popayán without a car is to bus via Buga which takes 8h 7m and costs $25 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Manizales to Popayán?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Manizales to Popayán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manizales to Popayán bus from?

Manizales to Popayán bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales station.

Bus or fly from Manizales to Popayán?

The best way to get from Manizales to Popayán is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $290 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Buga, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Manizales to Popayán bus arrive?

Manizales to Popayán bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Manizales to Popayán?

Yes, the driving distance between Manizales to Popayán is 386 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Manizales to Popayán.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manizales to Popayán?

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Manizales to Popayán - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manizales to Popayán by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Manizales
best
1. Fly from Manizales (MZL) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane MZL - PPN
4h 37m
$291–651
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
8h 30m
$25–43
Bus via Buga
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal Guadalajara de Bugabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Guadalajara de Buga to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
8h 7m
$26–42
Drive 385.5 km
1. Drive from Manizales to Popayáncar 385.5 km
6h 29m
$46–67
Bus to Pereira, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
2. Fly from Pereira (PEI) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane PEI - PPN
7h 11m
$146–562
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transportes de Armeniabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal Popayánbus
13h 46m
$27–44

Manizales (MZL) to Popayan Airport (PPN) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 31mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 353.7 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Manizales, Colombia and Popayán, Colombia?

Easyfly and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Manizales (MZL) to Popayan Airport (PPN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal Popayán via Terminal Guadalajara de Buga and Terminal de Transporte Cali in around 8h 7m.

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