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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Cuenca is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 22h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Cuenca is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $220 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Lima and arriving at Cuenca via Chiclayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

How far is it from Lima to Cuenca?

The distance between Lima and Cuenca is 1043 km. The road distance is 1427.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 21h 30m and costs $55 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Lima to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Cuenca bus from?

Lima to Cuenca bus services, operated by Terramovil Peru, depart from Lima station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Lima to Cuenca is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $220 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiclayo, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Lima to Cuenca bus arrive?

Lima to Cuenca bus services, operated by Terramovil Peru, arrive at Chiclayo station.

Can I drive from Lima to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Cuenca is 1428 km. It takes approximately 20h 42m to drive from Lima to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 485+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Lima to Cuenca - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Lima 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 to Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuenca (CUE)LIM - CUE
4h 23m
$222–454
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to TumbesLima
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to CuencaCuenca / ...
22h 47m
$54–110
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Lima to ChiclayoLima
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to CuencaChiclayo
21h 30m
$60–93
Drive 1,427.8 km
1. Drive from Lima to Cuenca1,427.8 km
20h 42m
$215–310
Fly to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP)LIM - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuenca
7h 3m
$83–208
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)LIM - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuenca
5h 23m
$302–544
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilLima-Cucuta / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to CuencaGuayaquil / ...
30h 37m
$113–165
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de GuayaquilLima
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to CuencaGuayaquil / ...
32h 49m
$54–135

Lima to Cuenca by bus

10Weekly Buses

30h 37mAverage Duration

$113Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,043.3 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuenca (CUE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima to Cuenca via Chiclayo in around 21h 30m.

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