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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Tunja is to bus via Ibarra which costs $50 - $95 and takes 31h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Tunja is to car and fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $180 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Tunja?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Tunja. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Tunja via Rumichaca, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales and Terminal Salitre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.

How far is it from Quito to Tunja?

The distance between Quito and Tunja is 906 km. The road distance is 1226.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Tunja without a car is to bus which takes 31h 45m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Quito to Tunja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Tunja bus from?

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

Where does the Quito to Tunja bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Quito to Tunja?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Tunja is 1227 km. It takes approximately 19h 57m to drive from Quito to Tunja.

Where can I stay near Tunja?

There are 726+ hotels available in Tunja.

Quito to Tunja - 8 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Quito to Tunja by car, plane, bus, 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.

Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to El Dorado International Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)plane UIO - BOG
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Tunjabus
7h 30m
$188–345
Bus via Ibarra
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2. Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Tunjabus
31h 32m
$55–92
Drive 1,226.6 km
1. Drive from Quito to Tunjacar 1,226.6 km
19h 57m
$70–101
Bus to Ipiales, fly to El Dorado International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
2. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)plane IPI - BOG
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal Tunjabus
10h 21m
$181–453
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to El Alcaraván Airport, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Alcaraván Airport (EYP)plane UIO - EYP
3. Take the bus from Yopal to Duitamabus
4. Take the bus from Duitama to Tunjabus
12h 14m
$132–599
Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova, taxi
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane UIO - MDE
3. Take the taxi from Medellín to Tunjataxi
14h 20m
$514–755
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
2. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal Salitrebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Tunjabus
31h 45m
$74–114
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
2. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Salitrebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Tunjabus
33h 20m
$76–129

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) flights

56Weekly Planes

2h 19mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 906.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Quito to Terminal Tunja via Ibarra, Ibarra, Tulcán, Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, and Terminal Salitre in around 31h 32m.

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