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

The cheapest way to get from Pereira to Cuenca is to bus which costs $65 - $90 and takes 31h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pereira to Cuenca is to fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $70 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Pereira and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Pereira to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal de Transporte Cali, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Ambato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

How far is it from Pereira to Cuenca?

The distance between Pereira and Cuenca is 947 km. The road distance is 1313.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Pereira to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Quito which takes 29h 35m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Pereira to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pereira to Cuenca bus from?

Pereira to Cuenca bus services, operated by Expreso Palmira, depart from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira station.

Bus or fly from Pereira to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Pereira to Cuenca is to fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $70 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 29h 28m.

Where does the Pereira to Cuenca bus arrive?

Pereira to Cuenca bus services, operated by Expreso Palmira, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Pereira to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Pereira to Cuenca is 1313 km. It takes approximately 22h 29m to drive from Pereira to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 489+ hotels available in Cuenca.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Pereira 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 Pereira (PEI) to Cuenca (CUE)PEI - CUE
8h 47m
$71–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transporte Cali
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
4. Take the bus from Ibarra to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
5. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuenca
29h 28m
$50–100
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Puerto Asís
2. Drive from Puerto Asís to Lago Agrio
3. Take the bus from Lago Agrio to Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana
4. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Guarumales
5. Take the bus from Guarumales to Cuenca
28h 1m
$61–94
Drive 1,313.2 km
1. Drive from Pereira to Cuenca1,313.2 km
22h 29m
$75–108
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Pereira (PEI) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)PEI - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuenca
8h 55m
$271–591
Bus via Quito
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transporte Cali
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambato
5. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuenca
29h 35m
$71–121
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transporte Cali
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
30h 53m
$68–117
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transporte Cali
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Popayán
3. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Terminal Ipiales
4. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
5. Take the bus from Ibarra to Cuenca
31h 4m
$66–88

Pereira (PEI) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

29Weekly Planes

10h 30mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 946.8 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Pereira (PEI) to Cuenca (CUE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Cuenca via Terminal de Transporte Cali, Ipiales, Tulcán, Ibarra, Ibarra, Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, and Ambato in around 29h 28m.

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