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

The cheapest way to get from Salento to Tulcán is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salento to Tulcán is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $330 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Salento and Tulcán?

No, there is no direct bus from Salento to Tulcán. However, there are services departing from Salento and arriving at Ipiales via Terminal de Transportes de Armenia and Terminal de Transporte Cali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from Salento to Tulcán?

The distance between Salento and Tulcán is 554 km. The road distance is 659.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Salento to Tulcán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salento to Tulcán bus from?

Salento to Tulcán bus services, operated by Expreso Palmira, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia station.

Bus or fly from Salento to Tulcán?

The best way to get from Salento to Tulcán is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $120 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Cali, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Salento to Tulcán bus arrive?

Salento to Tulcán bus services, operated by Expreso Palmira, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Salento to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Salento to Tulcán is 660 km. It takes approximately 12h 25m to drive from Salento to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 83+ hotels available in Tulcán.

Salento to Tulcán - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Salento to Tulcán by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly from Pereira
best
1. Fly from Pereira (PEI) to Ipiales (IPI)plane PEI - IPI
6h 46m
$126–447
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
18h 23m
$32–64
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
18h 20m
$41–69
Drive 659.8 km
1. Drive from Salento to Tulcáncar 659.8 km
12h 25m
$38–54
Taxi to Perales Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Salento to Perales Airport (IBE)taxi
2. Fly from Perales Airport (IBE) to Ipiales (IPI)plane IBE - IPI
5h 35m
$338–519
Fly from Armenia
1. Fly from Armenia (AXM) to Ipiales (IPI)plane AXM - IPI
6h 43m
$174–435
Bus via Pasto
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Pastobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminales de Transportes de Ipialesbus
19h 51m
$51–77

Pereira (PEI) to Ipiales (IPI) flights

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 554.1 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Salento, Quindío, Colombia and Tulcán, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., JetSMART, and LATAM Chile fly from Pereira (PEI) to Ipiales (IPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salento to Tulcán via Terminal de Transportes de Armenia, Terminal de Transporte Cali, and Ipiales in around 18h 20m.

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