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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Cali is to bus via Puerto Francisco de Orellana which costs $35 - $65 and takes 24h 48m.

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 33m and costs $190 - $390.

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 26h 22m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Cali?

The distance between Cuenca and Cali is 793 km. The road distance is 1117.4 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 which takes 26h 22m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 33m and costs $190 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Puerto Francisco de Orellana, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 24h 48m.

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 1117 km. It takes approximately 19h 9m to drive from Cuenca to Cali.

Where can I stay near Cali?

There are 1136+ hotels available in Cali.

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

There are 6 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)CUE - CLO
6h 33m
$194–385
Bus via Puerto Francisco de Orellana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Guarumales
2. Take the bus from Guarumales to Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana
3. Take the bus from El Coca to Tulcán
4. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
24h 48m
$39–62
Drive 1,117.4 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Cali1,117.4 km
19h 9m
$64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Tulcán
2. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal Popayán
3. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal de Transporte Cali
26h 19m
$51–63
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Ambato
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
4. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
26h 22m
$60–101
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
28h 24m
$58–114

Cuenca (CUE) to Cali (CLO) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 28mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 793.3 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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 Guarumales, El Coca, Tulcán, and Ipiales in around 24h 48m.

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