What is the cheapest way to get from Riobamba to Tumbaco?

The cheapest way to get from Riobamba to Tumbaco is to bus via Riobamba which costs $11 - $18 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riobamba to Tumbaco?

The fastest way to get from Riobamba to Tumbaco is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Riobamba and Tumbaco?

No, there is no direct bus from Riobamba to Tumbaco. However, there are services departing from Riobamba and arriving at Tumbaco via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Riobamba to Tumbaco?

The distance between Riobamba and Tumbaco is 207 km. The road distance is 200 km.

How do I travel from Riobamba to Tumbaco without a car?

The best way to get from Riobamba to Tumbaco without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $10 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Riobamba to Tumbaco?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Riobamba to Tumbaco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riobamba to Tumbaco bus from?

Riobamba to Tumbaco bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Patria, depart from Riobamba station.

Where does the Riobamba to Tumbaco bus arrive?

Riobamba to Tumbaco bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes Patria, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Riobamba to Tumbaco?

Yes, the driving distance between Riobamba to Tumbaco is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Riobamba to Tumbaco.

Where can I stay near Tumbaco?

There are 848+ hotels available in Tumbaco.

Riobamba to Tumbaco - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Riobamba to Tumbaco by bus, car, taxi, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Riobamba / ...
4h 34m
$10–26
Drive 200 km
1. Drive from Riobamba to Tumbacocar 200 km
2h 55m
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Riobamba to Tumbacotaxi 200 km
2h 55m
$110–140
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane CUE - UIO
4h 57m
$85–194
Bus via Riobamba
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Riobamba
4h 36m
$11–17
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus Ibarra / ...
2. Take the bus from Ambato to Alóagbus Ambato
5h 17m
$10–36
Bus via Riobamba #2
1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Loja / ...
5h 52m
$12–20

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

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50 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riobamba to Tumbaco.

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Distance: 207.1 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Riobamba, Ecuador and Tumbaco, Ecuador?

Cooperativa de Transportes Patria operates a bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–18 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Three other operators also service this route.

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