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City-to-city travel from Cali to Popayán
Allow 3 hours 30 minutes for the 152 km drive from Cali to Popayán. The recommended fare is $55,000, and passengers can offer a different amount. Drivers can accept the offer or send a counteroffer. Compare their prices, ratings, reviews, and vehicles before choosing a driver. Rides on this route are rated 4.91/5 based on 3,682 reviews.
Cali to Popayán distance and travel time
3 hours 30 minutes
Average travel time
152 km
Average route distance
$55,000
Recommended ride price
3 hours 30 minutes
Average travel time
152 km
Average route distance
$55,000
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The route follows the Pan-American Highway (Route 25) south from Cali toward Popayán, passing Santander de Quilichao and the Piendamó area. The Cali to Popayán road trip covers 152 km and takes 3 hours 30 minutes by car. Traffic and road conditions can add time. Confirm toll arrangements with the driver before departure.
How to book a ride from Cali to Popayán
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Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
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Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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Cali to Popayán travel options
Taxi
Compare the complete Cali to Popayán travel cost rather than only the headline price. A one-way taxi or private car service may quote for the whole vehicle. On inDrive.City to City, the recommended fare is $55,000, and passengers can offer a different amount. Agree on pickup, destination, and luggage with the selected driver.
Bus
Compare the bus timetable with your planned departure from Cali and arrival in Popayán. A terminal-based trip requires travel to the boarding point and onward transport at the destination. With inDrive.City to City, passengers can arrange a door-to-door ride with a local driver between the pickup and drop-off addresses in the request.
What are the best places to visit in Popayán?
Places to visit in and around Popayán include Parque Caldas, Puente del Humilladero, and Casa Museo Mosquera.
Parque Caldas
Parque Caldas is the main square of Popayán. Colonial and republican buildings around the square make it a useful starting point for exploring the historic center.
Puente del Humilladero
Built between 1868 and 1873 by Fray Serafín Barbetti, Puente del Humilladero crosses the Río Molino in Popayán. Its brick arches make it a distinctive stop on a walk through the historic center.
Casa Museo Mosquera
Casa Museo Mosquera occupies a historic house associated with the Mosquera family. Its exhibits introduce visitors to the political and cultural history of Popayán.
