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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Cajamarca is to bus which costs $200 - $290 and takes 2 days 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Cajamarca is to fly which takes 10h 54m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Cajamarca?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Cajamarca. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Sur and arriving at Cajamarca via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Medellín to Cajamarca?

The distance between Medellín and Cajamarca is 1545 km. The road distance is 2341.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Medellín to Cajamarca without a car is to taxi and bus via Lima which takes 2 days 4h and costs $900 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Medellín to Cajamarca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Cajamarca bus from?

Medellín to Cajamarca bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal del Sur station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to Cajamarca?

The best way to get from Medellín to Cajamarca is to fly which takes 10h 54m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Medellín to Cajamarca bus arrive?

Medellín to Cajamarca bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Cajamarca?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Cajamarca is 2341 km. It takes approximately 37h 8m to drive from Medellín to Cajamarca.

Where can I stay near Cajamarca?

There are 167+ hotels available in Cajamarca.

Medellín to Cajamarca - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Fly
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1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cajamarca (CJA)plane MDE - CJA
10h 54m
$203–758
Taxi, bus via Lima
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cruce Cajamarcabus
2d 4h
$916–972
Drive 2,341.1 km
1. Drive from Medellín to Cajamarcacar 2,341.1 km
37h 8m
$352–509
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Trujillobus
4. Take the bus from Trujillo to Cajamarcabus
2d 8h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cajamarcabus
2d 18h
$206–289

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cajamarca (CJA) flights

36Weekly Planes

11h 43mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,545.1 km
Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Cajamarca, Peru?

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and two other airlines fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cajamarca (CJA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Sur to Cajamarca via Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 2d 18h.

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