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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Loja is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 36h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Loja is to fly and drive which takes 10h 21m and costs $270 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Loja?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Loja. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Sur and arriving at Loja via Tulcán and Riobamba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 47m.

How far is it from Medellín to Loja?

The distance between Medellín and Loja is 1303 km. The road distance is 1737 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Medellín to Loja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Loja bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Medellín to Loja?

The best way to get from Medellín to Loja is to fly which takes 10h 30m and costs $900 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 36h 47m.

Where does the Medellín to Loja bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Medellín to Loja?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Loja is 1737 km. It takes approximately 29h 30m to drive from Medellín to Loja.

Where can I stay near Loja?

There are 103+ hotels available in Loja.

Medellín to Loja - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Medellín to Loja by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Cuenca, bus
best
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cuenca (CUE)plane MDE - CUE
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Lojabus
10h 30m
$244–666
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Riobambabus
3. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
36h 47m
$68–116
Taxi, bus via Quito
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lojabus
34h 12m
$759–775
Drive 1,737 km
1. Drive from Medellín to Lojacar 1,737 km
29h 30m
$207–299
Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Loja
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Loja (LOH)plane EOH - LOH
10h 30m
$930–3,570
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Loja
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Loja (LOH)plane MDE - LOH
10h 25m
$143–608
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane MDE - GYE
2. Drive from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Lojacar
10h 21m
$274–574
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Lojabus Tulcán
34h 51m
$763–768

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

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Distance: 1,303.4 km
Duration: 10h 30m

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

Easyfly, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Loja (LOH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Sur to Loja via Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Tulcán, and Riobamba in around 36h 47m.

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