What is the cheapest way to get from Cusco to Tumaco?

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Tumaco is to bus and drive via Tumbes which costs $90 - $180 and takes 2 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cusco to Tumaco?

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Tumaco is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $420 - $1,600.

How far is it from Cusco to Tumaco?

The distance between Cusco and Tumaco is 1872 km. The road distance is 3077.4 km.

How do I travel from Cusco to Tumaco without a car?

The best way to get from Cusco to Tumaco without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 2h and costs $190 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Cusco to Tumaco?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Cusco to Tumaco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Tumaco bus from?

Cusco to Tumaco bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, depart from Cusco station.

Bus or fly from Cusco to Tumaco?

The best way to get from Cusco to Tumaco is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $420 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the Cusco to Tumaco bus arrive?

Cusco to Tumaco bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Can I drive from Cusco to Tumaco?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Tumaco is 3077 km. It takes approximately 46h 46m to drive from Cusco to Tumaco.

Where can I stay near Tumaco?

There are 13+ hotels available in Tumaco.

Cusco to Tumaco - 10 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Tumaco?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Tumaco. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Tumaco via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales and Terminal de Pasto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

There are 10 ways to get from Cusco to Tumaco by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to La Florida Airport
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to La Florida Airport (TCO)plane CUZ - TCO
8h 48m
$420–1,518
Bus, drive via Tumbes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbesbus
3. Take the bus from Tumbes to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to San Lorenzobus
5. Drive from San Lorenzo to Tumacocar
2d 9h
$94–180
Drive 3,077.4 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Tumacocar 3,077.4 km
46h 46m
$463–669
Fly to Pasto, bus
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Pasto (PSO)plane CUZ - PSO
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Tumacobus
21h 7m
$256–944
Fly to Ipiales, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Ipiales (IPI)plane CUZ - IPI
2. Take the taxi from Charco to Ricaurtetaxi
3. Take the bus from Ricaurte to Tumacobus
15h 51m
$313–1,132
Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus, drive
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane CUZ - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
3. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
4. Take the bus from Ibarra to San Lorenzobus
5. Drive from San Lorenzo to Tumacocar
14h 17m
$200–434
Bus, drive
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 San Lorenzobus
4. Drive from San Lorenzo to Tumacocar
2d 13h
$111–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Tumacobus
3d 2h
$191–319
Bus via Andahuaylas
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Talaverabus
2. Take the bus from Talavera to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Tumacobus
3d 5h
$198–325
Bus via Cusco
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Tumacobus
3d 6h
$208–340

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to La Florida Airport (TCO) flights

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11h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,872.3 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Tumaco, Colombia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Satena, and two other airlines fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to La Florida Airport (TCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Tumaco via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, and Terminal de Pasto in around 3d 2h.

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