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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Arauca is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 13h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Arauca is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $250 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Arauca?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Arauca. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Norte and arriving at Arauca via Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Medellín to Arauca?

The distance between Medellín and Arauca is 553 km. The road distance is 812.1 km.

How do I travel from Medellín to Arauca without a car?

The best way to get from Medellín to Arauca without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs $55 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Medellín to Arauca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Arauca bus from?

Medellín to Arauca bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal del Norte station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to Arauca?

The best way to get from Medellín to Arauca is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $250 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 24h.

Where does the Medellín to Arauca bus arrive?

Medellín to Arauca bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Arauca?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Arauca is 812 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Medellín to Arauca.

Where can I stay near Arauca?

There are 20+ hotels available in Arauca.

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There are 5 ways to get from Medellín to Arauca by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
best
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Arauca (AUC)plane EOH - AUC
4h 39m
$257–1,613
Drive 812.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Medellín to Araucacar 812.1 km
13h 39m
$43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Araucabus
24h
$58–85
Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Arauca (AUC)plane MDE - AUC
4h 48m
$104–512
Bus via Tame
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Tamebus
3. Take the bus from Tame to Araucabus
26h 30m
$74–86

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Arauca (AUC) flights

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Distance: 553 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Arauca, Colombia?

Easyfly, Satena, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Arauca (AUC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Norte to Arauca via Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga in around 24h.

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