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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Salento is to bus and drive which costs $55 - $110 and takes 27h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Salento is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $110 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Salento?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Salento. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Salento via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca, Ipiales, Terminal de Transporte Cali and Terminal de Transportes de Armenia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Salento?

The distance between Cuenca and Salento is 927 km. The road distance is 1311.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Salento without a car is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Cuenca to Salento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Salento bus from?

Cuenca to Salento bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Salento?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Salento is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 33h 35m.

Where does the Cuenca to Salento bus arrive?

Cuenca to Salento bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Salento?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Salento is 1311 km. It takes approximately 22h 41m to drive from Cuenca to Salento.

Where can I stay near Salento?

There are 1482+ hotels available in Salento.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca to Salento 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 to Armenia
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Armenia (AXM)plane CUE - AXM
7h 11m
$115–462
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Loretobus
2. Take the bus from Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador to El Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus
3. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agriobus
4. Drive from Lago Agrio to Puerto Asíscar
5. Take the bus from Puerto Asís to Terminal de Transportes de Armeniabus
27h 39m
$59–102
Bus, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Guarumalesbus
2. Take the bus from Guarumales to Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus
3. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agriobus
4. Drive from Lago Agrio to Puerto Asíscar
5. Take the bus from Puerto Asís to Terminal de Transportes de Ibaguébus
6. Take the taxi from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Salentotaxi
25h 56m
$141–203
Drive 1,311.1 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Salentocar 1,311.1 km
22h 41m
$75–108
Fly to Pereira
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Pereira (PEI)plane CUE - PEI
8h 13m
$115–554
Bus
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
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Armeniabus
33h 35m
$70–136

Cuenca (CUE) to Armenia (AXM) flights

15Weekly Planes

8h 31mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cuenca to Salento.

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Distance: 927.4 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Salento, Quindío, Colombia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and LATAM Chile fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Armenia (AXM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Salento via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, Ipiales, Terminal de Transporte Cali, and Terminal de Transportes de Armenia in around 33h 35m.

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