Valencia to Popayán by bus
Popayán lies 1,281 km (796 mi) south-west of Valencia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 1,563 km (971 mi) of road.
| Valencia | Popayán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 318,059 |
| Elevation | 547 m (1,795 ft) | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Popayán are 1 h behind Valencia right now, so a 23 h 14 min journey lands only 22 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Popayán
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from Valencia to Popayán
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Staying in Popayán
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Common questions
How far is Popayán from Valencia?
1,281 km (796 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Valencia; by road roughly 1,563 km (971 mi).
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Popayán by bus?
About 23 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valencia and Popayán?
Popayán is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Popayán?
The Peso (COP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.