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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Uyuni is to bus and Tour which costs $170 - $290 and takes 3 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Uyuni is to fly which takes 13h 17m and costs $310 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Uyuni?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Uyuni. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Uyuni via Chiclayo, Lima Luna Pizarro, Lima - Terminal Arriola and La Paz Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Cuenca to Uyuni?

The distance between Cuenca and Uyuni is 2358 km. The road distance is 3201.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Uyuni without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $170 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 13h 17m to get from Cuenca to Uyuni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Uyuni bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Uyuni?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Uyuni is to fly which takes 13h 17m and costs $310 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $700 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Cuenca to Uyuni bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cuenca and Uyuni?

Uyuni is 1h ahead of Cuenca. It is currently 9:04 PM in Cuenca and 10:04 PM in Uyuni.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Uyuni?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Uyuni is 3201 km. It takes approximately 47h 33m to drive from Cuenca to Uyuni.

Where can I stay near Uyuni?

There are 47+ hotels available in Uyuni.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca to Uyuni by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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 Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane CUE - UYU
13h 17m
$310–1,075
Bus, Tour
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Piurabus
2. Take the bus from Piura to Lima La Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La Pazshuttle
5. Take the bus from La Paz Bus Terminal to Uyunibus
3d
$173–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Chiclayobus
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Limabus
3. Take the bus from Lima - Terminal Arriola to La Pazbus
4. Take the bus from La Paz Bus Terminal to Uyunibus
2d 15h
$175–699
Drive 3,201.5 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Uyunicar 3,201.5 km
47h 33m
$182–263
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane GYE - UYU
14h 15m
$723–1,646
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Cuenca to Terminal de Piurabus
2. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Oltursa Lima Terminal to La Pazbus
4. Take the bus from La Paz Bus Terminal to Uyunibus
2d 19h
$215–316

Cuenca (CUE) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

8Weekly Planes

17h 23mAverage Duration

$300Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,357.5 km
Duration: 13h 17m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia?

LATAM Chile, Boliviana de Aviación, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Uyuni via Chiclayo, Lima, Lima Luna Pizarro, Lima - Terminal Arriola, La Paz, and La Paz Bus Terminal in around 2d 15h.

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