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

The cheapest way to get from Manizales to Tulcán is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 18h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manizales to Tulcán is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $210 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Manizales and Tulcán?

No, there is no direct bus from Manizales to Tulcán. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales and arriving at Ipiales via Terminal Guadalajara de Buga and Terminal de Transporte Cali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

How far is it from Manizales to Tulcán?

The distance between Manizales and Tulcán is 578 km. The road distance is 718.2 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Manizales to Tulcán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manizales to Tulcán bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Manizales to Tulcán?

The best way to get from Manizales to Tulcán is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Buga, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 17h 52m.

Where does the Manizales to Tulcán bus arrive?

Manizales to Tulcán bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, arrive at Terminal Guadalajara de Buga station.

Can I drive from Manizales to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Manizales to Tulcán is 718 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Manizales to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 80+ hotels available in Tulcán.

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

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

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Fly from Manizales
best
1. Fly from Manizales (MZL) to Ipiales (IPI)plane MZL - IPI
5h 22m
$212–954
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 Ipialesbus
18h 14m
$43–74
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 Ipialesbus
17h 52m
$44–73
Drive 718.2 km
1. Drive from Manizales to Tulcáncar 718.2 km
13h 12m
$86–124
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 Ipiales (IPI)plane PEI - IPI
7h 51m
$177–415
Bus via Pasto
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Pastobus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
19h 42m
$49–76

Manizales (MZL) to Ipiales (IPI) flights

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Distance: 578.2 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Manizales, Colombia and Tulcán, Ecuador?

Easyfly and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Manizales (MZL) to Ipiales (IPI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Tulcán via Terminal Guadalajara de Buga, Terminal de Transporte Cali, and Ipiales in around 17h 52m.

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