What is the cheapest way to get from Loja to Tulcán?

The cheapest way to get from Loja to Tulcán is to bus which costs $15 - $30 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loja to Tulcán?

The fastest way to get from Loja to Tulcán is to fly and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $175 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Loja and Tulcán?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Loja and arriving at Tulcán. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 30m.

How far is it from Loja to Tulcán?

The distance between Loja and Tulcán is 732 km. The road distance is 851.7 km.

How do I travel from Loja to Tulcán without a car?

The best way to get from Loja to Tulcán without a car is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $15 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Loja to Tulcán?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Loja to Tulcán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loja to Tulcán bus from?

Loja to Tulcán bus services, operated by Viajeros Internacional, depart from Loja station.

Where does the Loja to Tulcán bus arrive?

Loja to Tulcán bus services, operated by Viajeros Internacional, arrive at Tulcán station.

Can I drive from Loja to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Loja to Tulcán is 852 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Loja to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 83+ hotels available in Tulcán.

Loja to Tulcán - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Loja to Tulcán by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Loja, bus
best
1. Fly from Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane LOH - UIO
2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
8h 4m
$178–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Loja to Tulcánbus Loja
15h 30m
$15–30
Drive 851.7 km
1. Drive from Loja to Tulcáncar 851.7 km
13h 39m
$49–70
Bus to Cuenca, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Loja to Terminal Terrestre de Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane CUE - UIO
3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
11h 11m
$100–227
Bus to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Loja to Santa Rosabus
2. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane ETR - UIO
3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
11h 33m
$136–346
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Loja to Ambatobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcánbus
18h 47m
$23–48

Loja (LOH) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

12Weekly Planes

52 minAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 731.8 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Loja, Ecuador and Tulcán, Ecuador?

Viajeros Internacional operates a bus from Loja to Tulcán 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–21 and the journey takes 15h 30m. Micro San Cristobal also services this route twice daily.

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