What is the cheapest way to get from Medellín to Villa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Villa Rica is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medellín to Villa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Villa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Villa Rica?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Villa Rica. 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 19m.

How far is it from Medellín to Villa Rica?

The distance between Medellín and Villa Rica is 493 km. The road distance is 582.8 km.

How do I travel from Medellín to Villa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Medellín to Villa Rica without a car is to bus which takes 12h 19m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Medellín to Villa Rica?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Medellín to Villa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Villa Rica bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Medellín to Villa Rica?

The best way to get from Medellín to Villa Rica is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Medellín to Villa Rica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Medellín to Villa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Villa Rica is 583 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Medellín to Villa Rica.

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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 44m
$186–565
Drive 582.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Medellín to Villa Ricacar 582.8 km
9h 49m
$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 19m
$51–80
Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane EOH - PPN
5h 56m
$236–958
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Calitaxi
2. Take the taxi from Cl 18 con Kr 159_2 to Villa Ricataxi
12h 30m
$513–533
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 41m
$59–83
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
13h 4m
$58–85

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

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica via Terminal de Transporte Cali and Popayán in around 12h 19m.

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