What is the cheapest way to get from Cuenca to La Paz?

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to La Paz is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 40h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cuenca to La Paz?

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to La Paz is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and La Paz?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to La Paz. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at La Paz via Chiclayo, Lima Luna Pizarro and Lima - Terminal Arriola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Cuenca to La Paz?

The distance between Cuenca and La Paz is 1928 km. The road distance is 2909.9 km.

How do I travel from Cuenca to La Paz without a car?

The best way to get from Cuenca to La Paz without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 2 days 4h and costs $160 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Cuenca to La Paz?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cuenca to La Paz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to La Paz bus from?

Cuenca to La Paz bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to La Paz?

The best way to get from Cuenca to La Paz is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiclayo, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Cuenca to La Paz bus arrive?

Cuenca to La Paz bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, arrive at Chiclayo station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to La Paz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to La Paz is 2910 km. It takes approximately 40h 23m to drive from Cuenca to La Paz.

Where can I stay near La Paz?

There are 434+ hotels available in La Paz.

Cuenca to La Paz - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Cuenca to La Paz 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 from Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)CUE - LPB
8h 20m
$158–538
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillas
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la República
3. Take the bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Paz
2d 6h
$154–674
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Chiclayo
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Lima
3. Take the bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Paz
2d 4h
$161–654
Drive 2,909.9 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to La Paz2,909.9 km
40h 23m
$165–239
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)GYE - LPB
9h 47m
$395–686
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Cuenca to Terminal de Piura
2. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Oltursa Lima Terminal to La Paz
2d 7h
$200–271
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Prado
3. Take the bus from Oltursa Lima Terminal to La Paz
2d 13h
$226–367

Cuenca (CUE) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights

15Weekly Planes

9h 37mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,928.1 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and La Paz, Bolivia?

LATAM Chile, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and Boliviana de Aviación fly from Cuenca (CUE) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to La Paz via Chiclayo, Lima, Lima Luna Pizarro, and Lima - Terminal Arriola in around 2d 4h.

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