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

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to Cartago is to bus via Cartago which costs $21 - $40 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Popayán to Cartago is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $150 - $460.

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 10m.

How far is it from Popayán to Cartago?

The distance between Popayán and Cartago is 317 km. The road distance is 310.4 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 10m and costs $20 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 10m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 4h 46m.

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 310 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Popayán to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 182+ hotels available in Cartago.

Popayán to Cartago - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 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 10m
$20–43
Drive 310.4 km
1. Drive from Popayán to Cartagocar 310.4 km
5h 7m
$37–54
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Popayán to Cartagotaxi 310.4 km
5h 7m
$140–170
Fly to Pereira
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Pereira (PEI)plane PPN - PEI
4h 46m
$140–550
Bus via Cartago
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
$21–36
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 22m
$157–452

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Pereira (PEI) flights

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.8 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Easyfly fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Pereira (PEI) every 4 hours.

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