Rome2Rio

How to get fromCusco to Tulcánby plane, bus or car

Find Transport to Tulcán

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Cusco to Tulcán by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Ipiales

    best
    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Ipiales (IPI)planeCUZ - IPI
    9h 7m
    $286–930

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcánbus
    2d 15h
    $101–173

  3. Bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE)

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
    2d 8h
    $103–204

  4. Drive 3,001.3 km

    1. Drive from Cusco to Tulcáncar3,001.3 km
    46h 12m
    $452–652

  5. Fly to Pasto, drive

    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Pasto (PSO)planeCUZ - PSO
    2. Drive from Pasto (PSO) to Tulcáncar
    10h 20m
    $185–593

  6. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)planeCUZ - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
    3. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
    4. Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
    10h 37m
    $200–402

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza NortebusLima
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to RumichacabusLima-Cucuta
    2d 13h
    $168–290

  8. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcánbus
    2d 17h
    $171–291

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Ipiales (IPI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Tulcán, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., JetSMART, and LATAM Chile fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Ipiales (IPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Tulcán via Lima Javier Prado and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 2d 8h.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Cusco

Trips to Tulcán

Popular routes