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

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to Cartago is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Popayán to Cartago is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Popayán and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Popayán to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Terminal Popayán and arriving at Cartago via Terminal de Transporte Cali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Popayán to Cartago?

The distance between Popayán and Cartago is 316 km. The road distance is 307.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Popayán to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $22 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Popayán to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Popayán to Cartago bus from?

Popayán to Cartago bus services, operated by Tax Belalcazar, depart from Terminal Popayán station.

Bus or fly from Popayán to Cartago?

The best way to get from Popayán to Cartago is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $450 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Popayán to Cartago bus arrive?

Popayán to Cartago bus services, operated by Tax Belalcazar, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Popayán to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Popayán to Cartago is 308 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Popayán to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 187+ hotels available in Cartago.

Popayán to Cartago - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Popayán to Cartago by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Cartagobus
6h 30m
$23–38
Drive 307.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Popayán to Cartagocar 307.6 km
5h
$17–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Popayán to Cartagotaxi 307.6 km
5h
$140–180
Fly to Pereira
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Pereira (PEI)plane PPN - PEI
4h 41m
$120–450
Bus via Buga
1. Take the bus from Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Bugabus
3. Take the bus from Buga to Cartagobus
7h 53m
$22–35
Fly to Armenia, taxi
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Armenia (AXM)plane PPN - AXM
2. Take the taxi from Armenia (AXM) to Cartagotaxi
4h 52m
$178–495
Fly to Manizales, bus
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Manizales (MZL)plane PPN - MZL
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Manizales to Cartagobus
6h 26m
$217–904

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Pereira (PEI) flights

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4h 28mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.9 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Popayán to Cartago via Terminal de Transporte Cali in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Easyfly fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Pereira (PEI) 3 times a day.

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