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How to get fromQuito to Popayánby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Quito to Popayán by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayánbus bus
    13h 24m
    $34–38

  2. Drive  567.4 km

    1. Drive from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Popayáncar car 567.4 km
    9h 41m
    $68–98

  3. Car, fly

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane plane UIO - PPN
    8h 15m
    $165–575

  4. Bus via Ipiales

    1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus Quito Carcelén
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayánbus bus
    14h 13m
    $34–38

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Popayan Airport (PPN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 24m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Popayán, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Terminal Popayán via Tulcán and Terminal Ipiales in around 13h 24m.

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