What is the cheapest way to get from Medellín to El Tambo?

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to El Tambo is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medellín to El Tambo?

The fastest way to get from Medellín to El Tambo is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and El Tambo?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to El Tambo. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Sur and arriving at Popayán via Terminal de Transporte Cali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Medellín to El Tambo?

The distance between Medellín and El Tambo is 487 km. The road distance is 576.3 km.

How do I travel from Medellín to El Tambo without a car?

The best way to get from Medellín to El Tambo without a car is to bus which takes 12h 3m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Medellín to El Tambo?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Medellín to El Tambo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to El Tambo bus from?

Medellín to El Tambo bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, depart from Terminal del Sur station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to El Tambo?

The best way to get from Medellín to El Tambo is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Medellín to El Tambo bus arrive?

Medellín to El Tambo bus services, operated by Expreso Trejos, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Medellín to El Tambo?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to El Tambo is 576 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Medellín to El Tambo.

Where can I stay near El Tambo?

There are 87+ hotels available in El Tambo.

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

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

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Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
best
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane MDE - PPN
5h 27m
$185–562
Drive 576.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Medellín to El Tambocar 576.3 km
9h 33m
$31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Popayánbus
12h 3m
$48–76
Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane EOH - PPN
5h 39m
$234–954
Bus via Buga
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Bugabus
2. Take the bus from Buga to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Popayánbus
12h 25m
$56–79
Bus via Terminal del Sur
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Popayánbus
12h 48m
$55–81

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Popayan Airport (PPN) flights

37Weekly Planes

4h 19mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.5 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and El Tambo, Cauca, Colombia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Easyfly, and AeroRepública fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Popayan Airport (PPN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Sur to El Tambo via Terminal de Transporte Cali and Popayán in around 12h 3m.

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