What is the cheapest way to get from Popayán to La Paz?

The cheapest way to get from Popayán to La Paz is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 2 days 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Popayán to La Paz?

The fastest way to get from Popayán to La Paz is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $270 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Popayán and La Paz?

No, there is no direct bus from Popayán to La Paz. However, there are services departing from Terminal Popayán and arriving at La Paz via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and Lima - Terminal Arriola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Popayán to La Paz?

The distance between Popayán and La Paz is 2303 km. The road distance is 3794.9 km.

How do I travel from Popayán to La Paz without a car?

The best way to get from Popayán to La Paz without a car is to bus via Lima which takes 2 days 23h and costs $250 - $750.

Where do I catch the Popayán to La Paz bus from?

Popayán to La Paz bus services, operated by Cootranar, depart from Terminal Popayán station.

Bus or fly from Popayán to La Paz?

The best way to get from Popayán to La Paz is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $270 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Lima, which costs $250 - $750 and takes 2 days 23h.

How long is the flight from Popayán to La Paz?

There is no direct flight from Popayan Airport Airport to El Alto International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 55m and has one stopover.

Where does the Popayán to La Paz bus arrive?

Popayán to La Paz bus services, operated by Cootranar, arrive at Terminal Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Popayán to La Paz?

Yes, the driving distance between Popayán to La Paz is 3795 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Popayán to La Paz.

Which airlines fly from Popayan Airport Airport to El Alto International Airport Airport?

Easyfly and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. offer flights from Popayan Airport Airport to El Alto International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near La Paz?

There are 460+ hotels available in La Paz.

Popayán to La Paz - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

Q: How long does it take to get from Popayán to La Paz?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to El Alto International Airport (LPB), including transfers and time at the airport.

There are 5 ways to get from Popayán to La Paz by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)PPN - LPB
7h 55m
$270–1,200
Drive 3,794.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Popayán to La Paz3,794.9 km
2d 6h
$199–287
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Paz
2d 23h
$253–733
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Oltursa Lima Terminal to La Paz
3d
$291–341
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Puno
4. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Paz
3d 7h
$252–336

Popayan Airport (PPN) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

21Weekly Planes

10h 11mAverage Duration

$274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,302.8 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Popayán, Colombia and La Paz, Bolivia?

Easyfly and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Popayan Airport (PPN) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Popayán to La Paz via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima Nicolas Arriola, and Lima - Terminal Arriola in around 2d 23h.

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