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

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to Manizales is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Popayán to Manizales is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $330 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Popayán and Manizales?

No, there is no direct bus from Popayán to Manizales. However, there are services departing from Terminal Popayán and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Manizales via Terminal de Transporte Cali and Terminal Guadalajara de Buga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Popayán to Manizales?

The distance between Popayán and Manizales is 392 km. The road distance is 383.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Popayán to Manizales without a car is to bus via Buga which takes 7h 56m and costs $27 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Popayán to Manizales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Popayán to Manizales bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Popayán to Manizales?

The best way to get from Popayán to Manizales is to bus via Buga which takes 7h 56m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $330 - $850 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Popayán to Manizales bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Popayán to Manizales?

Yes, the driving distance between Popayán to Manizales is 383 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Popayán to Manizales.

Where can I stay near Manizales?

There are 410+ hotels available in Manizales.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Buga
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Guadalajara de Bugabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Guadalajara de Buga to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
7h 56m
$27–48
Drive 383.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Popayán to Manizalescar 383.1 km
6h 24m
$20–29
Fly to Manizales
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Manizales (MZL)plane PPN - MZL
4h 51m
$334–845
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
8h 13m
$26–49
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
9h 10m
$24–43
Fly to Armenia, bus
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Armenia (AXM)plane PPN - AXM
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transportes de Pereirabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
6h 24m
$140–512
Fly to Pereira, bus
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Pereira (PEI)plane PPN - PEI
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus
6h 36m
$162–534

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Manizales (MZL) flights

16Weekly Planes

6h 25mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Popayán to Manizales.

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Distance: 391.6 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transportes de Manizales via Terminal de Transporte Cali and Terminal Guadalajara de Buga in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Easyfly fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Manizales (MZL) twice daily.

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