How far is Popayán from Medellin?

The distance covered from Popayán to Medellin is 437 km (271 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Popayán to Medellin?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Popayan, in Popayán, and end it at Terminal del Norte, in Medellin.

Bus from Popayán to Medellin starting at $36 | Compare & Save up to 33%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Popayán to Medellin on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	Terminal Popayan	10h 40m	6:10am	Terminal del Norte	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Popayán to Medellin on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	Terminal Popayan	10h 40m	6:10am	Terminal del Norte	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:50 PM -05.

Get from Popayán to Medellin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

441 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Bolivariano

3.5/52,187 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.9

Based on 2187 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Bolivariano ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Bolivariano Popayán Medellin recent customer reviews

Bus arrived an hour early. But I was not clear if we could use the toilet during the trip. This should be functional for a nine hour trip.

Ruth V.

January 12, 2025

Lineas Pereiranas

Coomotor

3/5483 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

Continental BUS

4/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.5

Expreso Palmira

3.5/5325 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.1

Cootranshuila

2.5/521 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2

Wifi0

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Where are the popular stops in Popayán and Medellin?

Stops in Popayán

A - Terminal Popayan

Stops in Medellin

A - Terminal del Norte

B - Terminal Norte

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Popayán to Medellin by bus

How far is Popayán from Medellin?
The distance covered from Popayán to Medellin is 437 km (271 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Popayán to Medellin?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Popayan, in Popayán, and end it at Terminal del Norte, in Medellin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$37

11-17

$43

Today

$39

11-19

$36

11-20

$36

11-21

$39

11-22

$36

11-23

$36

The cheapest trip from Popayán to Medellin was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Popayán to Medellin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $43 for a bus ticket from Popayán to Medellin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-19.