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

The cheapest way to get from Riohacha to Tulcán is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 41h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riohacha to Tulcán is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $320 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Riohacha and Tulcán?

No, there is no direct bus from Riohacha to Tulcán. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha and arriving at Ipiales via Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar and Terminal de Transporte Cali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 29m.

How far is it from Riohacha to Tulcán?

The distance between Riohacha and Tulcán is 1314 km. The road distance is 1713.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Riohacha to Tulcán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riohacha to Tulcán bus from?

Riohacha to Tulcán bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha station.

Bus or fly from Riohacha to Tulcán?

The best way to get from Riohacha to Tulcán is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $320 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 41h 29m.

Where does the Riohacha to Tulcán bus arrive?

Riohacha to Tulcán bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar station.

Can I drive from Riohacha to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Riohacha to Tulcán is 1713 km. It takes approximately 27h 10m to drive from Riohacha to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 84+ hotels available in Tulcán.

Riohacha to Tulcán - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Riohacha to Tulcán by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly to Ipiales
best
1. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Ipiales (IPI)plane RCH - IPI
5h 23m
$325–447
Drive 1,713.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Riohacha to Tulcáncar 1,713.4 km
27h 10m
$98–141
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
36h 5m
$760–778
Fly to Pasto, drive
1. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Pasto (PSO)plane RCH - PSO
2. Drive from Pasto (PSO) to Tulcáncar
5h 51m
$150–505
Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane RCH - UIO
2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
9h 31m
$152–565
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal de Transportes de Valleduparbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
41h 29m
$100–162

Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Ipiales (IPI) flights

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Distance: 1,313.6 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Riohacha, Colombia and Tulcán, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Ipiales (IPI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Tulcán via Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar, Terminal de Transporte Cali, and Ipiales in around 41h 29m.

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