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

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to Arauca is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 21h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Popayán to Arauca is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $420 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Popayán and Arauca?

No, there is no direct bus from Popayán to Arauca. However, there are services departing from Terminal Popayán and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Arauca via Terminal Salitre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.

How far is it from Popayán to Arauca?

The distance between Popayán and Arauca is 833 km. The road distance is 1182.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Popayán to Arauca without a car is to bus which takes 30h and costs $75 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Popayán to Arauca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Popayán to Arauca bus from?

Popayán to Arauca bus services, operated by Velotax, depart from Terminal Popayán station.

Bus or fly from Popayán to Arauca?

The best way to get from Popayán to Arauca is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $420 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 30h.

Where does the Popayán to Arauca bus arrive?

Popayán to Arauca bus services, operated by Velotax, arrive at Terminal Salitre station.

Can I drive from Popayán to Arauca?

Yes, the driving distance between Popayán to Arauca is 1182 km. It takes approximately 21h 25m to drive from Popayán to Arauca.

Where can I stay near Arauca?

There are 21+ hotels available in Arauca.

Popayán to Arauca - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Popayán to Arauca by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Arauca (AUC)plane PPN - AUC
5h 29m
$420–1,423
Drive 1,182.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Popayán to Araucacar 1,182.1 km
21h 25m
$62–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Salitrebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transportes de Araucabus
30h
$79–134
Bus via Terminal Popayán
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Salitrebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transportes de Araucabus
31h
$74–114
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Salitrebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transportes de Araucabus
33h 50m
$85–135

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Arauca (AUC) flights

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 833.1 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Easyfly fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Arauca (AUC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transportes de Arauca via Terminal Salitre in around 30h.

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