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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Salento is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 32h 24m.

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 28m and costs $110 - $460.

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 1310.8 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 via Quito which takes 33h 35m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m 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 28m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 32h 24m.

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 32m to drive from Cuenca to Salento.

Where can I stay near Salento?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Salento.

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

There are 7 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)CUE - AXM
7h 28m
$111–459
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Tulcán
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Armenia
32h 24m
$47–70
Bus, drive, taxi
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 Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agrio
4. Drive from Lago Agrio to Puerto Asís
5. Take the bus from Puerto Asís to Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué
6. Take the taxi from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Salento
25h 56m
$140–203
Drive 1,310.8 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Salento1,310.8 km
22h 32m
$75–108
Fly to Pereira
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Pereira (PEI)CUE - PEI
8h 13m
$114–567
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Loreto
2. Take the bus from Loreto, Orellana, Ecuador to El Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana
3. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agrio
4. Drive from Lago Agrio to Puerto Asís
5. Take the bus from Puerto Asís to Terminal de Transportes de Armenia
27h 39m
$59–102
Bus via Quito
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
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Armenia
33h 35m
$70–131

Cuenca (CUE) to Armenia (AXM) flights

22Weekly Planes

8h 29mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest 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 28m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Salento via Tulcán, Ipiales, Terminal de Transporte Cali, and Terminal de Transportes de Armenia in around 32h 24m.

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