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

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to Riohacha is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 32h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Popayán to Riohacha is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Popayán and Riohacha?

No, there is no direct bus from Popayán to Riohacha. However, there are services departing from Terminal Popayán and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha via Terminal de Transporte Cali and La Dorada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.

How far is it from Popayán to Riohacha?

The distance between Popayán and Riohacha is 1091 km. The road distance is 1380.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Popayán to Riohacha without a car is to bus via La Dorada which takes 26h 55m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Popayán to Riohacha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Popayán to Riohacha bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Popayán to Riohacha?

The best way to get from Popayán to Riohacha is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via La Dorada, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 26h 55m.

Where does the Popayán to Riohacha bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Popayán to Riohacha?

Yes, the driving distance between Popayán to Riohacha is 1380 km. It takes approximately 22h 4m to drive from Popayán to Riohacha.

Where can I stay near Riohacha?

There are 155+ hotels available in Riohacha.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)plane PPN - RCH
4h 48m
$147–562
Bus via La Dorada
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to La Doradabus
3. Take the bus from La Dorada to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus
26h 55m
$83–129
Drive 1,380.4 km
1. Drive from Popayán to Riohachacar 1,380.4 km
22h 4m
$164–237
Bus, taxi
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
3. Take the taxi from Medellín to Riohachataxi
28h 8m
$712–739
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 Valleduparbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus
32h 15m
$90–146

Popayan Airport (PPN) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,091.2 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and Easyfly fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha via Terminal de Transporte Cali and La Dorada in around 26h 55m.

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