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

The cheapest way to get from Colombia to Cuenca is to bus and drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 32h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombia to Cuenca is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $180 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Colombia and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Colombia to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Ac 19 - Kr 18 and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal Salitre, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Ambato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 12m.

How far is it from Colombia to Cuenca?

The distance between Colombia and Cuenca is 1104 km. The road distance is 1480.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombia to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Ambato which takes 36h 12m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Colombia to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombia to Cuenca bus from?

Colombia to Cuenca bus services, operated by Continental Bus, depart from Terminal Salitre station.

Bus or fly from Colombia to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Colombia to Cuenca is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $210 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Ambato, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 36h 12m.

Where does the Colombia to Cuenca bus arrive?

Colombia to Cuenca bus services, operated by Continental Bus, arrive at Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Colombia to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombia to Cuenca is 1480 km. It takes approximately 23h 2m to drive from Colombia to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 485+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Colombia to Cuenca - 10 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Colombia to Cuenca by plane, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cuenca (CUE)MDE - CUE
8h 53m
$219–495
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to San Miguel
2. Drive from San Miguel to La Joya de los Sachas
3. Take the bus from La Joya de los Sachas to Loreto, Orellana
4. Take the bus from Loreto to Cuenca
32h 7m
$61–87
Drive 1,480.1 km
1. Drive from Bogotá to Cuenca1,480.1 km
23h 2m
$84–122
Fly El Dorado International Airport to Cuenca
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Cuenca (CUE)BOG - CUE
6h 36m
$181–371
Fly Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)MDE - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuenca
7h 42m
$329–655
Fly El Dorado International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)BOG - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuenca
7h 56m
$311–571
Bus, drive via Esmeraldas
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Pasto
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Tumaco
3. Drive from Tumaco to San Lorenzo
4. Take the bus from San Lorenzo to Esmeraldas
5. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Cuenca
32h 56m
$73–116
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
4. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuenca
36h 12m
$81–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
37h 29m
$78–121
Bus via Popayan Airport (PPN)
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Popayán
2. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
4. Take the bus from Ibarra to Cuenca
38h 14m
$78–97

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

14Weekly Planes

8h 53mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,104.1 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Colombia and Cuenca, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Cuenca (CUE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ac 19 - Kr 18 to Cuenca via AV. Esperanza - KR 69D, Terminal Salitre, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, and Ambato in around 36h 12m.

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