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

The cheapest way to get from Tumaco to Popayán is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tumaco to Popayán is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $500 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Tumaco and Popayán?

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

How far is it from Tumaco to Popayán?

The distance between Tumaco and Popayán is 256 km. The road distance is 524.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Tumaco to Popayán without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 17m and costs $130 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Tumaco to Popayán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tumaco to Popayán bus from?

Tumaco to Popayán bus services, operated by Transipiales, depart from Tumaco station.

Bus or fly from Tumaco to Popayán?

The best way to get from Tumaco to Popayán is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Cali, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 20h 18m.

Where does the Tumaco to Popayán bus arrive?

Tumaco to Popayán bus services, operated by Transipiales, arrive at Terminal de Pasto station.

Can I drive from Tumaco to Popayán?

Yes, the driving distance between Tumaco to Popayán is 525 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Tumaco to Popayán.

Where can I stay near Popayán?

There are 107+ hotels available in Popayán.

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

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

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Fly to Popayan Airport
best
1. Fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane TCO - PPN
6h 22m
$504–705
Drive 524.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tumaco to Popayáncar 524.7 km
9h 11m
$28–40
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Tumaco to Terminal de Pastobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Genovabus
3. Take the taxi from Genova to Popayántaxi
13h 17m
$131–172
Fly to Cali, bus
1. Fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Cali (CLO)plane TCO - CLO
2. Take the bus from Cali Airport to Bugabus
3. Take the bus from Buga to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Popayánbus
7h
$202–732
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Tumaco 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 Popayánbus
20h 18m
$54–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tumaco to Terminal de Pastobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayánbus
20h 30m
$56–63
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Tumaco to Terminal de Pastobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal de Mocoabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Mocoa to Terminal Popayánbus
22h
$52–76

La Florida Airport (TCO) to Popayan Airport (PPN) flights

11Weekly Planes

9h 40mAverage Duration

$410Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.6 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Easyfly and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from La Florida Airport (TCO) to Popayan Airport (PPN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tumaco to Popayán via Terminal de Pasto and Terminal de Transporte Cali in around 20h 18m.

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