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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Tulcán is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 15h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Tulcán is to fly and drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $200 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Tulcán?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Tulcán. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Sur and arriving at Ipiales via Terminal de Transporte Cali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.

How far is it from Medellín to Tulcán?

The distance between Medellín and Tulcán is 657 km. The road distance is 880.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Medellín to Tulcán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Tulcán bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Medellín to Tulcán?

The best way to get from Medellín to Tulcán is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $180 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 20h 59m.

Where does the Medellín to Tulcán bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Medellín to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Tulcán is 881 km. It takes approximately 15h 34m to drive from Medellín to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 84+ hotels available in Tulcán.

Medellín to Tulcán - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Medellín to Tulcán by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Ipiales
best
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Ipiales (IPI)plane EOH - IPI
5h 19m
$188–475
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
20h 59m
$44–86
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi 872.8 km
16h 49m
$777
Drive 880.7 km
1. Drive from Medellín to Tulcáncar 880.7 km
15h 34m
$50–73
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Ipiales
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Ipiales (IPI)plane MDE - IPI
5h 9m
$190–516
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Pasto, drive
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Pasto (PSO)plane MDE - PSO
2. Drive from Pasto (PSO) to Tulcáncar
4h 52m
$205–394
Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Pasto, drive
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Pasto (PSO)plane EOH - PSO
2. Drive from Pasto (PSO) to Tulcáncar
6h 32m
$347–1,061

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Ipiales (IPI) flights

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4h 45mAverage Duration

$276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 656.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Easyfly and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Ipiales (IPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Sur to Tulcán via Terminal de Transporte Cali and Ipiales in around 20h 59m.

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