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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Lima is to bus via Piura which costs $40 - $85 and takes 25h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Lima is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $230 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Lima?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Lima. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Lima Paseo de la República via Tumbes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from Cuenca to Lima?

The distance between Cuenca and Lima is 1044 km. The road distance is 1420.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Lima without a car is to bus via Piura which takes 23h 25m and costs $60 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cuenca to Lima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Lima bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Lima?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Lima is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $230 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 23h.

Where does the Cuenca to Lima bus arrive?

Cuenca to Lima bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, arrive at Huaquillas station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Lima?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Lima is 1420 km. It takes approximately 20h 17m to drive from Cuenca to Lima.

Where can I stay near Lima?

There are 2460+ hotels available in Lima.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane CUE - LIM
4h 1m
$230–490
Bus via Piura #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Piurabus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus Piura / ...
25h 24m
$42–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus Cuenca / ...
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus Lima
23h
$48–85
Drive 1,420.4 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Limacar 1,420.4 km
20h 17m
$218–314
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Cuenca to Terminal de Piurabus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus Lima
23h 25m
$62–92
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Nortebus Lima
33h 42m
$53–133

Cuenca (CUE) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 54mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,044 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Lima, Peru?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Lima Paseo de la República via Huaquillas and Tumbes in around 23h.

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