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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Cúcuta is to bus via Ipiales which costs $120 - $220 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Cúcuta is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Cúcuta?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Cúcuta. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Cúcuta via Ambato, Alóag and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Cúcuta?

The distance between Cuenca and Cúcuta is 1405 km. The road distance is 2052.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Cúcuta without a car is to bus which takes 28h 33m and costs $140 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cuenca to Cúcuta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Cúcuta bus from?

Cuenca to Cúcuta bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Cúcuta?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Cúcuta is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 28h 33m.

Where does the Cuenca to Cúcuta bus arrive?

Cuenca to Cúcuta bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Ambato station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Cúcuta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Cúcuta is 2053 km. It takes approximately 31h 8m to drive from Cuenca to Cúcuta.

Where can I stay near Cúcuta?

There are 160+ hotels available in Cúcuta.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca to Cúcuta by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Camilo Daza International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)plane CUE - CUC
6h 18m
$161–587
Drive 2,052.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cuenca to Cúcutacar 2,052.9 km
31h 8m
$117–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Ambatobus
2. Take the bus from Ambato to Alóagbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cúcutabus
28h 33m
$141–194
Fly to Bucaramanga Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)plane CUE - BGA
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Terminal Cúcutabus
11h 2m
$250–983
Bus via Ipiales
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal Cúcutabus
2d
$124–212
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cúcutabus Lima-Cucuta
2d 1h
$140–275

Cuenca (CUE) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) flights

18Weekly Planes

7h 50mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,405.3 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Cúcuta, Colombia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and LATAM Chile fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Cúcuta via Ambato, Alóag, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, and Cúcuta in around 28h 33m.

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