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How to get fromMedellín to Riohachaby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova

    best
    1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)plane plane MDE - RCH
    3h 8m
    $111–354

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus bus
    18h 30m
    $45–70

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Riohachataxi taxi 877 km
    15h 10m
    $674

  4. Drive  877 km

    1. Drive from Medellín to Riohachacar car 877 km
    13h 38m
    $105–151

  5. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport

    1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)plane plane EOH - RCH
    4h 37m
    $298–1,635

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and LATAM Chile fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Rapido Ochoa operates a bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 18h 30m.

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