Buses to Popayán
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Popayán, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popayán to Pitalito | Colombia | 90 km (56 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Popayán to Cali | Colombia | 111 km (69 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Popayán to Palmira | Colombia | 127 km (79 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Popayán to Buenaventura | Colombia | 134 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Popayán to Florencia | Colombia | 145 km (90 mi) | about 2 h 51 min |
| Popayán to Pasto | Colombia | 155 km (96 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Popayán to Neiva | Colombia | 158 km (98 mi) | about 3 h 5 min |
| Popayán to Guadalajara de Buga | Colombia | 166 km (103 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
| Popayán to Buenaventura | Colombia | 167 km (104 mi) | about 3 h 15 min |
| Popayán to Tuluá | Colombia | 189 km (117 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Popayán to Armenia | Colombia | 256 km (159 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| Popayán to Cartago | Colombia | 268 km (167 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Popayán to Bogotá | Colombia | 370 km (230 mi) | about 6 h 54 min |
| Popayán to Caracas | Venezuela | 1,399 km (869 mi) | about 25 h 20 min |
| Popayán to Quito | Ecuador | 365 km (227 mi) | about 6 h 48 min |
| Popayán to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 631 km (392 mi) | about 11 h 34 min |
| Popayán to Medellín | Colombia | 439 km (273 mi) | about 8 h 7 min |
| Popayán to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,066 km (663 mi) | about 19 h 23 min |
| Popayán to Valencia | Venezuela | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 23 h 14 min |
| Popayán to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 1,167 km (725 mi) | about 21 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.