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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Cali is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 19h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Cali is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $150 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Cali?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Cali. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Terminal de Transporte Cali via Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca and Ipiales. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Cali?

The distance between Cuenca and Cali is 793 km. The road distance is 1123.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Cali without a car is to bus via Ambato which takes 24h 16m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cuenca to Cali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Cali bus from?

Cuenca to Cali bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Cali?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Cali is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $150 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Ambato, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 24h 16m.

Where does the Cuenca to Cali bus arrive?

Cuenca to Cali bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Ambato station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Cali?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Cali is 1124 km. It takes approximately 19h 8m to drive from Cuenca to Cali.

Where can I stay near Cali?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Cali.

Cuenca to Cali - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cuenca to Cali by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Cali (CLO)plane CUE - CLO
6h 3m
$158–454
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
25h 39m
$58–122
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Ambatobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
4. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
24h 16m
$60–111
Drive 1,123.6 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Calicar 1,123.6 km
19h 8m
$64–92
Bus via Popayan Airport (PPN)
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Riobambabus
2. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayánbus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
26h 14m
$78–129

Cuenca (CUE) to Cali (CLO) flights

22Weekly Planes

7h 43mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 793.3 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Cali (CLO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Terminal de Transporte Cali via Ambato, Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, and Ipiales in around 24h 16m.

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