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

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to Medellín is to bus via Buga which costs $40 - $70 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Popayán to Medellín is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $200 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Popayán and Medellín?

No, there is no direct bus from Popayán to Medellín. However, there are services departing from Terminal Popayán and arriving at Terminal del Sur via Terminal de Transporte Cali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Popayán to Medellín?

The distance between Popayán and Medellín is 457 km. The road distance is 552.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Popayán to Medellín without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $35 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Popayán to Medellín, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Popayán to Medellín bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Popayán to Medellín?

The best way to get from Popayán to Medellín is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Popayán to Medellín bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Popayán to Medellín?

Yes, the driving distance between Popayán to Medellín is 553 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Popayán to Medellín.

How do I get a bus ticket from Popayán to Medellín?

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Where can I stay near Medellín?

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

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

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Fly Popayan Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
best
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane PPN - MDE
3h 55m
$158–544
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Surbus
11h 40m
$37–64
Drive 552.6 km
1. Drive from Popayán to Medellíncar 552.6 km
9h 34m
$66–95
Fly Popayan Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)plane PPN - EOH
3h 49m
$200–1,300
Bus to Cali, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane CLO - MDE
6h 18m
$81–228
Bus via Buga
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 del Nortebus
12h 7m
$41–69
Bus via Terminal del Sur
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Surbus
12h 30m
$39–69

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 456.6 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Easyfly fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal del Sur via Terminal de Transporte Cali in around 11h 40m.

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