What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Guatapé?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Guatapé is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 21h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Guatapé?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Guatapé is to car and fly and taxi which takes 5h 50m and costs $230 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Guatapé?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Guatapé. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Guatapé via Rumichaca, Ipiales, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Buga and Terminal del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

How far is it from Quito to Guatapé?

The distance between Quito and Guatapé is 857 km. The road distance is 1155.4 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Guatapé without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Guatapé without a car is to bus which takes 30h 10m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Guatapé?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Quito to Guatapé, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Guatapé bus from?

Quito to Guatapé bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Guatapé bus arrive?

Quito to Guatapé bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Rumichaca station.

Can I drive from Quito to Guatapé?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Guatapé is 1155 km. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Quito to Guatapé.

Where can I stay near Guatapé?

There are 550+ hotels available in Guatapé.

Quito to Guatapé - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Quito to Guatapé by car, plane, taxi, or bus

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

Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airport
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)UIO - MDE
3. Take the taxi from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport to Guatapé
5h 50m
$235–525
Drive 1,155.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quito to Guatapé1,155.4 km
21h 1m
$66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Buga
4. Take the bus from Buga to Terminal del Norte
5. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Guatapé
30h 10m
$73–107
Bus to Ipiales, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcán
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)IPI - MDE
3. Take the taxi from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport to Guatapé
10h 56m
$228–543
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Sur
4. Take the taxi from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport to Guatapé
30h 39m
$116–258
Bus, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to El Dorado de Cascales
2. Drive from El Dorado de Cascales to Terminal de La Hormiga
3. Take the bus from Terminal de La Hormiga to Terminal del Norte
4. Take the taxi from Terminal del Norte to Guatapé
30h 45m
$94–132
Bus, taxi via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichaca
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Cali
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Sur
4. Take the taxi from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova Airport to Guatapé
31h 29m
$121–266

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

38Weekly Planes

3h 36mAverage Duration

$160Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quito to Guatapé.

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Distance: 857.1 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Guatapé, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Guatapé via Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, Ipiales, Terminal de Transporte Cali, Buga, and Terminal del Norte in around 30h 10m.

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