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

The cheapest way to get from Tarapoto to Cuenca is to bus via Chiclayo which costs $60 - $110 and takes 28h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarapoto to Cuenca is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tarapoto and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarapoto to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Tarapoto and arriving at Cuenca via Piura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.

How far is it from Tarapoto to Cuenca?

The distance between Tarapoto and Cuenca is 500 km. The road distance is 970.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarapoto to Cuenca without a car is to bus which takes 21h 1m and costs $55 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Tarapoto to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarapoto to Cuenca bus from?

Tarapoto to Cuenca bus services, operated by Turismo Dias, depart from Tarapoto station.

Bus or fly from Tarapoto to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Tarapoto to Cuenca is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 21h 1m.

Where does the Tarapoto to Cuenca bus arrive?

Tarapoto to Cuenca bus services, operated by Turismo Dias, arrive at Piura station.

Can I drive from Tarapoto to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarapoto to Cuenca is 970 km. It takes approximately 16h 1m to drive from Tarapoto to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 423+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Tarapoto to Cuenca - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Tarapoto 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 Tarapoto (TPP) to Cuenca (CUE)plane TPP - CUE
6h 41m
$137–608
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Piurabus Piura / ...
2. Take the bus from Piura to Cuencabus Piura / ...
21h 1m
$56–91
Drive 970.4 km
1. Drive from Tarapoto to Cuencacar 970.4 km
16h 1m
$146–211
Fly to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Tarapoto (TPP) to Tumbes (TBP)plane TPP - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus
9h 22m
$198–412
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Tarapoto (TPP) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane TPP - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuencataxi
7h 42m
$307–948
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Chiclayo Marañonbus Chiclayo
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuencabus Chiclayo
28h 24m
$64–108

Tarapoto (TPP) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

17Weekly Planes

9h 18mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tarapoto to Cuenca.

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Distance: 499.8 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Tarapoto, Peru and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile, Star Peru, and two other airlines fly from Tarapoto (TPP) to Cuenca (CUE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarapoto to Cuenca via Piura in around 21h 1m.

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