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

The cheapest way to get from Ecuador to Cuenca is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ecuador to Cuenca is to fly which takes 1h 2m and costs $70 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Ecuador and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Ecuador to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Guayaquil and arriving at Cuenca via Durán and Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Ecuador to Cuenca?

The distance between Ecuador and Cuenca is 142 km. The road distance is 194.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ecuador to Cuenca without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $19 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Ecuador to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ecuador to Cuenca bus from?

Ecuador to Cuenca bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, depart from Guayaquil station.

Bus or fly from Ecuador to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Ecuador to Cuenca is to fly which takes 1h 2m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Ecuador to Cuenca bus arrive?

Ecuador to Cuenca bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional, arrive at Durán station.

Can I drive from Ecuador to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Ecuador to Cuenca is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ecuador to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 485+ hotels available in Cuenca.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ecuador to Cuenca 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 José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport
best
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE)GYE - CUE
1h 2m
$75–147
Drive 194.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Guayaquil to Cuenca194.1 km
3h 6m
$11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to CuencaGuayaquil / ...
3h 41m
$19–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Cuenca194.1 km
3h 6m
$100–130
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)UIO - CUE
2h 16m
$100–165
Bus via Durán
1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Durán
2. Take the bus from Durán to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
4h 53m
$20–55

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

5Weekly Planes

47 minAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ecuador to Cuenca.

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Distance: 142.1 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Ecuador and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile flies from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis operates a bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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