What is the cheapest way to get from Cali to Cuenca?

The cheapest way to get from Cali to Cuenca is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 19h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cali to Cuenca?

The fastest way to get from Cali to Cuenca is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $280 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Cali and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Cali to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transporte Cali and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Puyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 49m.

How far is it from Cali to Cuenca?

The distance between Cali and Cuenca is 793 km. The road distance is 1115.4 km.

How do I travel from Cali to Cuenca without a car?

The best way to get from Cali to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Puyo which takes 22h 49m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Cali to Cuenca?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cali to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cali to Cuenca bus from?

Cali to Cuenca bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Bus or fly from Cali to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Cali to Cuenca is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $280 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Puyo, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 22h 49m.

Where does the Cali to Cuenca bus arrive?

Cali to Cuenca bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Cali to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Cali to Cuenca is 1115 km. It takes approximately 19h 17m to drive from Cali to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 427+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Cali to Cuenca - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cali to Cuenca by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cali (CLO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane CLO - CUE
6h 5m
$281–466
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuencabus
25h 2m
$59–111
Bus via Puyo
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Puyobus
4. Take the bus from Puyo to Cuencabus
22h 49m
$69–116
Drive 1,115.4 km
1. Drive from Cali to Cuencacar 1,115.4 km
19h 17m
$64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus
4. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
24h 12m
$62–112
Bus via Popayan Airport (PPN)
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Popayánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipialesbus
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus
5. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuencabus
27h 24m
$81–127

Cali (CLO) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

29Weekly Planes

8h 13mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 793.2 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Cali, Colombia and Cuenca, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Cali (CLO) to Cuenca (CUE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Cuenca via Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Puyo, and Puyo in around 22h 49m.

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