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 | Bus | Terminal Cali | Terminal Popayan | Cheapest | ||||
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 | Bus | Cali Bus Station | Popayan Bus Station | No tags | ||||
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Get from Cali to Popayán
The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 789, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cali to Popayán by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cali to Popayán?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cali to Popayán start from RUB 789. The average price for this route is around RUB 1,049. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cali to Popayán?
The average bus travel time from Cali to Popayán is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 114 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 30m and is operated by Expreso Gaitana.
Which bus companies service the Cali to Popayán route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Bolivariano, Expreso Gaitana, Velotax, Coomotor, Expreso Palmira, Flota Magdalena.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cali to Popayán?
The earliest bus departs from Cali to Popayán at 4:01am. And the latest bus departs at 11:31pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cali to Popayán?
A bus trip from Cali to Popayán generates an estimated 2.8295 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cali to Popayán?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Bolivariano, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2269 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cali to Popayán?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Velotax has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cali to Popayán?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expreso Palmira, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cali to Popayán?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Velotax, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cali to Popayán was searched and found on Aug 22, 2026 with a price of RUB 730To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cali to Popayán, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from RUB 730 to RUB 1,136 for a bus ticket from Cali to Popayán based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 730 which is on 2026-08-22.
Usually Expreso Gaitana will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
