Driving from Pasto to Medellín
Medellín lies 591 km (367 mi) north of Pasto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h without stops, over roughly 720 km (448 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Pasto | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 392,930 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 520001–520039 | 050001–050048 |
Where to book car hire from Pasto to Medellín
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Staying in Medellín
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 630 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (304), and 24 are five-star. Across 419 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 302,791 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Medellín from Pasto?
591 km (367 mi) in a straight line, north of Pasto; by road roughly 720 km (448 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pasto to Medellín by car?
About 9 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pasto and Medellín?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Medellín?
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.