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Cuenca to Riobamba buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Cuenca and Riobamba takes 5h 50m. There is at least one bus per day from Cuenca to Riobamba. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 50m
Duration
242 km
Distance
$12
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cuenca to Riobamba bus times

Buses run once daily between Cuenca and Riobamba. The service departs Cuenca at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Riobamba at 11:50:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 241.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Riobamba, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA operates a bus from Cuenca to Riobamba every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Four other operators also service this route.

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