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

The cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Cuenca is to car ferry and bus which costs $90 - $450 and takes 4 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Montevideo to Cuenca is to fly which takes 12h 55m and costs $220 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Montevideo and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Montevideo to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tres Cruces and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima and Chiclayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.

How far is it from Montevideo to Cuenca?

The distance between Montevideo and Cuenca is 4289 km. The road distance is 5517.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Montevideo to Cuenca without a car is to car ferry and bus via Chiclayo which takes 4 days 5h and costs $100 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Montevideo to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montevideo to Cuenca bus from?

Montevideo to Cuenca bus services, operated by Dumascat, depart from Terminal Tres Cruces station.

Bus or fly from Montevideo to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Montevideo to Cuenca is to fly which takes 12h 55m and costs $220 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Córdoba, which costs $100 - $470 and takes 4 days 7h.

Where does the Montevideo to Cuenca bus arrive?

Montevideo to Cuenca bus services, operated by Dumascat, arrive at Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 station.

What is the time difference between Montevideo and Cuenca?

Cuenca is 2h behind Montevideo. It is currently 1:33 PM in Montevideo and 11:33 AM in Cuenca.

Can I drive from Montevideo to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Montevideo to Cuenca is 5518 km. It takes approximately 3 days 1h to drive from Montevideo to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 485+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Montevideo to Cuenca - 10 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Montevideo to Cuenca by plane, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Carrasco International Airport to Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Cuenca (CUE)MVD - CUE
12h 55m
$221–753
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbes
4. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuenca
4d 7h
$93–449
Car ferry, bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayo
4. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuenca
4d 5h
$101–432
Drive 5,517.7 km
1. Drive from Montevideo to Cuenca5,517.7 km
3d 1h
$954–1,378
Fly Carrasco International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)MVD - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuenca
14h 27m
$401–843
Fly Carrasco International Airport to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Tumbes (TBP)MVD - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuenca
15h 18m
$312–1,127
Car ferry to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, fly to Cuenca
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero
2. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to Cuenca (CUE)EZE - CUE
21h 53m
$230–691
Bus via Córdoba
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayo
4. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuenca
4d 7h
$104–466
Car ferry, bus #2
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Madero
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
4d 14h
$139–486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Omnibus El Talar Pacheco
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus El Talar Pacheco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
5d 10h
$271–516

Montevideo to Cuenca by car ferry, foot, and bus

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4d 14hAverage Duration

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Distance: 4,288.9 km
Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Montevideo, Uruguay and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile and Copa Airlines fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Cuenca (CUE) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Cuenca via Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima, and Chiclayo in around 4d 7h.

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