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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Medellín is to bus via Quito which costs $55 - $140 and takes 34h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Medellín is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $230 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Medellín?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Medellín. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Terminal del Norte via Guarumales, Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana and La Dorada, Putumayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Medellín?

The distance between Cuenca and Medellín is 1105 km. The road distance is 1544.2 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cuenca to Medellín, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Medellín bus from?

Cuenca to Medellín bus services, operated by Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Medellín?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Medellín is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 30h 50m.

Where does the Cuenca to Medellín bus arrive?

Cuenca to Medellín bus services, operated by Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes, arrive at Guarumales station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Medellín?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Medellín is 1544 km. It takes approximately 26h 11m to drive from Cuenca to Medellín.

Where can I stay near Medellín?

There are 2766+ hotels available in Medellín.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane CUE - MDE
4h 15m
$236–645
Bus via Quito
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
34h 18m
$59–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Guarumalesbus
2. Take the bus from Guarumales to Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellanabus
3. Take the bus from Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana to Lago Agriobus
4. Take the bus from La Dorada, Putumayo to Terminal del Nortebus
30h 50m
$100–145
Drive 1,544.2 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Medellíncar 1,544.2 km
26h 11m
$187–269
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Tulcánbus Cuenca
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Ipiales to Terminal del Surbus
34h 52m
$68–128
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Cuenca, Ecuador to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
3. Take the bus from Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales to Terminal de Pastobus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
5. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal del Surbus
38h 50m
$81–132

Cuenca (CUE) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 6mAverage Duration

$205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,105 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. and LATAM Chile fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Terminal del Norte via Guarumales, Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Lago Agrio, and La Dorada, Putumayo in around 30h 50m.

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