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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Tarapoto is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 21h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Tarapoto is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $280 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Tarapoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Tarapoto. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Tarapoto via Piura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Tarapoto?

The distance between Cuenca and Tarapoto is 500 km. The road distance is 971.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Tarapoto without a car is to bus which takes 21h 1m and costs $45 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Cuenca to Tarapoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Tarapoto bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Tarapoto?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 21h 1m.

Where does the Cuenca to Tarapoto bus arrive?

Cuenca to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, arrive at Piura station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Tarapoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Tarapoto is 972 km. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Cuenca to Tarapoto.

Where can I stay near Tarapoto?

There are 206+ hotels available in Tarapoto.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca to Tarapoto 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 Tarapoto (TPP)CUE - TPP
9h 50m
$185–638
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to PiuraCuenca
2. Take the bus from Piura to TarapotoPiura / ...
21h 1m
$49–80
Drive 971.5 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Tarapoto971.5 km
17h 47m
$146–211
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Tarapoto (TPP)GYE - TPP
7h 21m
$281–744
Bus to Tumbes, fly
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillas
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Tarapoto (TPP)TBP - TPP
9h 46m
$199–363
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to ChiclayoCuenca
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo Marañon to TarapotoChiclayo
29h 25m
$64–107

Cuenca (CUE) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

15Weekly Planes

13h 19mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cuenca to Tarapoto.

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Distance: 500 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Tarapoto (TPP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Tarapoto via Piura in around 21h 1m.

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