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

The cheapest way to get from Tulcán to MEDELLIN is to bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 29h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tulcán to MEDELLIN is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $220 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Tulcán and MEDELLIN?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulcán to MEDELLIN. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales and arriving at Terminal de Transportes de Monteria via Terminal del Sur and Terminal del Norte Medellin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 54m.

How far is it from Tulcán to MEDELLIN?

The distance between Tulcán and MEDELLIN is 947 km. The road distance is 1298.6 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Tulcán to MEDELLIN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulcán to MEDELLIN bus from?

Tulcán to MEDELLIN bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales station.

Bus or fly from Tulcán to MEDELLIN?

The best way to get from Tulcán to MEDELLIN is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $220 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 29h 54m.

Where does the Tulcán to MEDELLIN bus arrive?

Tulcán to MEDELLIN bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Terminal del Sur station.

Can I drive from Tulcán to MEDELLIN?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulcán to MEDELLIN is 1299 km. It takes approximately 22h 19m to drive from Tulcán to MEDELLIN.

Where can I stay near MEDELLIN?

There are 120+ hotels available in MEDELLIN.

Tulcán to MEDELLIN - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Tulcán to MEDELLIN by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly from Ipiales
best
1. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane IPI - MTR
5h 27m
$226–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte Medellin to Terminal de Transportes de Monteriabus Monteria - Medellin
29h 54m
$104–147
Drive 1,298.6 km
1. Drive from Tulcán to MEDELLINcar 1,298.6 km
22h 19m
$155–223
Drive to Pasto, fly
1. Drive from Tulcán to Pasto (PSO)car
2. Fly from Pasto (PSO) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR)plane PSO - MTR
6h 21m
$148–438
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Nortebus
4. Take the taxi from Medellín to Monteríataxi
33h 37m
$407–438

Ipiales (IPI) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR) flights

18Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Tulcán to MEDELLIN.

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Distance: 946.5 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Ipiales (IPI) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tulcán to MEDELLIN via Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Terminal del Sur, Exposiciones, Exposiciones Cra.51 #36-61 Medellin, Caribe Cra.64 # 75b-400 Medellin, Terminal del Norte Medellin, and Terminal de Transportes de Monteria in around 29h 54m.

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