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

The cheapest way to get from Salta to Cuenca is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 2 days 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Salta to Cuenca is to fly which takes 11h 43m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Salta and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Salta to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Salta and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Lima and Chiclayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Salta to Cuenca?

The distance between Salta and Cuenca is 2849 km. The road distance is 3859.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Salta to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 2 days 18h and costs $140 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Salta to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salta to Cuenca bus from?

Salta to Cuenca bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, depart from Terminal de Salta station.

Bus or fly from Salta to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Salta to Cuenca is to fly which takes 11h 43m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiclayo, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Salta to Cuenca bus arrive?

Salta to Cuenca bus services, operated by Pullman Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Salta and Cuenca?

Cuenca is 2h behind Salta. It is currently 3:58 AM in Salta and 1:58 AM in Cuenca.

Can I drive from Salta to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Salta to Cuenca is 3860 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Salta to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 481+ hotels available in Cuenca.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Salta 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 Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Cuenca (CUE)plane SLA - CUE
11h 43m
$200–700
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Lima 28 de Juliobus
4. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus
5. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus
2d 20h
$134–260
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Lima 28 de Juliobus
4. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayobus
5. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuencabus
2d 18h
$142–243
Drive 3,859.8 km
1. Drive from Salta to Cuencacar 3,859.8 km
2d 6h
$344–497
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane SLA - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuencataxi
14h 40m
$422–730
Fly to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Tumbes (TBP)plane SLA - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus
16h 3m
$378–759
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus
4d 8h
$182–389
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus
4d 10h
$202–344

Salta to Cuenca by bus

2Weekly Buses

4d 10hAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,849.3 km
Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Salta, Argentina and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile flies from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Cuenca (CUE) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Salta to Cuenca via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, Tacna, Lima 28 de Julio, Lima, and Chiclayo in around 2d 18h.

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