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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Popayán is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Popayán is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $200 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Popayán?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal del Sur and arriving at Terminal Popayán. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Medellín to Popayán?

The distance between Medellín and Popayán is 438 km. The road distance is 552.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Medellín to Popayán without a car is to bus via Buga which takes 11h 37m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Medellín to Popayán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Popayán bus from?

Medellín to Popayán bus services, operated by Expreso Palmira, depart from Terminal del Norte station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to Popayán?

The best way to get from Medellín to Popayán is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $200 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Buga, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Medellín to Popayán bus arrive?

Medellín to Popayán bus services, operated by Expreso Palmira, arrive at Terminal Guadalajara de Buga station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Popayán?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Popayán is 552 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Medellín to Popayán.

How do I get a bus ticket from Medellín to Popayán?

Book your Medellín to Popayán bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Popayán?

There are 110+ hotels available in Popayán.

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

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

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Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Popayan Airport
best
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane EOH - PPN
4h 36m
$200–1,300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal Popayánbus
15h
$35–55
Bus via Buga
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal Guadalajara de Bugabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Guadalajara de Buga to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
11h 37m
$39–59
Drive 552.2 km
1. Drive from Medellín to Popayáncar 552.2 km
9h 2m
$66–95
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Popayan Airport
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane MDE - PPN
4h 50m
$157–549
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Cali, bus
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cali (CLO)plane MDE - CLO
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
6h 49m
$81–220
Fly Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport to Cali, bus
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Cali (CLO)plane EOH - CLO
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
6h 35m
$597–1,146
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cartagotaxi
2. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
12h 36m
$248–266

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Popayan Airport (PPN) flights

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.9 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Easyfly, Satena, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Popayan Airport (PPN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal Popayán via Terminal Guadalajara de Buga and Terminal de Transporte Cali in around 11h 37m.

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