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

The cheapest way to get from Pasto to Cuenca is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pasto to Cuenca is to taxi and bus and car and fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $160 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Pasto and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Pasto to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Pasto and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Ambato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

How far is it from Pasto to Cuenca?

The distance between Pasto and Cuenca is 739 km. The road distance is 734.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pasto to Cuenca without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $75 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Pasto to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pasto to Cuenca bus from?

Pasto to Cuenca bus services, operated by Cootranar, depart from Terminal de Pasto station.

Where does the Pasto to Cuenca bus arrive?

Pasto to Cuenca bus services, operated by Cootranar, arrive at Terminal Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Pasto to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Pasto to Cuenca is 734 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Pasto to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 485+ hotels available in Cuenca.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Pasto to Cuenca by taxi, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Pasto to Rumichaca
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Alóag to Ambato
4. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuenca
12h 11m
$78–108
Drive 734.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pasto to Cuenca734.1 km
11h 35m
$42–61
Taxi, bus, car, fly
1. Take the taxi from Pasto to Rumichaca
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
4. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)UIO - CUE
7h 43m
$167–248
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
4. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuenca
17h 5m
$51–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba
4. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuenca
17h 53m
$51–89
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
18h 23m
$48–71

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 739.1 km
Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Pasto, Colombia and Cuenca, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Pasto to Cuenca via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, and Ambato in around 17h 5m.

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