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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Popayán is to bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Popayán is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Popayán?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Popayán. However, there are services departing from Lima Plaza Norte and arriving at Terminal Popayán via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Terminal Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Lima to Popayán?

The distance between Lima and Popayán is 1619 km. The road distance is 2333.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Lima to Popayán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Popayán bus from?

Lima to Popayán bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, depart from Lima Plaza Norte station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Popayán?

The best way to get from Lima to Popayán is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Lima to Popayán bus arrive?

Lima to Popayán bus services, operated by Cruz Del Sur International, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Lima to Popayán?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Popayán is 2334 km. It takes approximately 35h 1m to drive from Lima to Popayán.

Where can I stay near Popayán?

There are 110+ hotels available in Popayán.

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

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

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Fly to Popayan Airport
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane LIM - PPN
8h 6m
$160–550
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayánbus
2d 2h
$91–137
Bus, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Yantzazabus
3. Take the bus from Yantzaza to El Panguibus
4. Take the bus from El Pangui to Lago Agríobus
5. Drive from Lago Agrío to Puerto Caicedocar
6. Take the bus from Puerto Caicedo to Pitalitobus
7. Take the taxi from Pitalito to Popayántaxi
40h 45m
$171–241
Drive 2,333.7 km
1. Drive from Lima to Popayáncar 2,333.7 km
35h 1m
$351–507
Fly to Cali, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cali (CLO)plane LIM - CLO
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus
12h 11m
$237–425

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Popayan Airport (PPN) flights

32Weekly Planes

6h 52mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,619.4 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Popayán, Colombia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Easyfly, and LATAM Chile fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Popayan Airport (PPN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Popayán via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Tulcán, and Terminal Ipiales in around 2d 2h.

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