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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto is to bus via Piura which costs $45 - $85 and takes 21h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $320 - $2,300.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca, Ecuador and Tarapoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Tarapoto via Piura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

How far is it from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto?

The distance between Cuenca, Ecuador and Tarapoto is 501 km. The road distance is 973.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto bus from?

Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Super Semería, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto?

The best way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $320 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto bus arrive?

Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Super Semería, arrive at Piura station.

Can I drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto is 974 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto.

Where can I stay near Tarapoto?

There are 176+ hotels available in Tarapoto.

Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapoto by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly from Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane CUE - TPP
7h 4m
$328–2,264
Bus via Piura
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Piurabus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Piura to Tarapotobus Piura / ...
21h 1m
$49–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Piurabus Chiclayo / ...
2. Take the bus from Piura to Tarapotobus Sullana
20h 30m
$67–107
Drive 973.7 km
1. Drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Tarapotocar 973.7 km
17h 57m
$147–212
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca, Ecuador to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane GYE - TPP
11h 13m
$306–839
Bus to Tumbes, fly
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane TBP - TPP
9h 52m
$185–339
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Chiclayobus Cuenca / ...
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo Marañon to Tarapotobus Chiclayo
28h 25m
$76–92

Cuenca (CUE) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 36mAverage Duration

$242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.8 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Tarapoto (TPP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Tarapoto via Piura in around 20h 30m.

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