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

The cheapest way to get from Guayas to Cuenca is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 3h 7m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Guayas and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Guayas 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 Guayas to Cuenca?

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

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Guayas to Cuenca bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Guayas to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Guayas 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 Guayas to Cuenca bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Guayas to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Guayas to Cuenca is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Guayas to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 460+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Guayas to Cuenca - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Guayas 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
best
1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuenca (CUE)plane GYE - CUE
1h 2m
$75–147
Drive 194.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Guayaquil to Cuencacar 194.1 km
3h 7m
$11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus Guayaquil / ...
3h 41m
$19–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Cuencataxi 194.1 km
3h 7m
$100–130
Bus via Durán
1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Duránbus
2. Take the bus from Durán to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus
4h 53m
$20–55

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

5Weekly Planes

47 minAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Guayas to Cuenca.

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Distance: 142.1 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Guayas, 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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