There are 7 ways to get from Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro 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 Cuenca to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
best- Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane CUE - GIG
12h 55mR$1,684–5,094Bus to Tumbes, fly to Santos Dumont Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus
- Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane TBP - SDU
18h 2mR$1,561–4,919Bus
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus
- Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Icabus
- Take the bus from Ica to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
- Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Rodoviária de Rondonópolisbus
- Take the bus from Rodoviária de Rondonópolis to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus
5d 1hR$2,222–4,337Drive 6,169.8 km
- Drive from Cuenca to Rio de Janeirocar 6,169.8 km
3d 11hR$3,201–4,623Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly to Santos Dumont Airport
- Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane GYE - SDU
13h 57mR$2,091–3,698Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane GYE - GIG
13h 58mR$1,899–5,517Bus to Tumbes, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus
- Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane TBP - GIG
17h 18mR$1,769–5,638
Cuenca (CUE) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro is to taxi and fly which costs R$ 2000 - R$ 3700 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro is to fly which takes 12h 55m and costs R$ 1600 - R$ 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Lima Javier Prado, Ica, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário and Rodoviária de Rondonópolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 1h.
The distance between Cuenca and Rio de Janeiro is 4460 km. The road distance is 6169.8 km.
The best way to get from Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 1h and costs R$ 2200 - R$ 4400.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro, including transfers.
Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, depart from Cuenca station.
The best way to get from Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro is to fly which takes 12h 55m and costs R$ 1600 - R$ 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 2200 - R$ 4400 and takes 5 days 1h.
Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro bus services, operated by Super Taxis Cuenca, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.
Rio de Janeiro is 2h ahead of Cuenca. It is currently 6:20 PM in Cuenca and 8:20 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
LATAM Chile flies from Cuenca (CUE) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Lima Javier Prado, Ica, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, and Rodoviária de Rondonópolis in around 5d 1h.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Cuenca to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Quito, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- R$1,600–5,500
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Lima, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,500–3,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Lima, Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,500–3,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Santiago, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,500–3,000
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Bogota, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,900–6,500
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–5,500
Flights from Tumbes to Santos Dumont Airport via Lima, Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,900–6,000
Flights from Tumbes to Santos Dumont Airport via Lima, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–6,000
Flights from Tumbes to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,700–5,500
Flights from Tumbes to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Lima, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,700–5,500
Flights from Tumbes to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Lima, Curitiba
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–6,000
- Phone
- +593 98 731 4698
- [email protected]
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$48
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- R$550–700
Fusion radio taxi
- Phone
- +593 7-281-1111
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Amigos
- Phone
- +593 99 849 1019
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Express
- Phone
- +593 09 9034 2881
- Website
- instagram.com
Radio Taxi FLASH
- Phone
- +593 99 407 6453
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Cuenca
- Phone
- +593 653 681 442
- Website
- taxiscuenca.es
Fusion radio taxi
- Phone
- +593 7-281-1111
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Amigos
- Phone
- +593 99 849 1019
- Website
- facebook.com
Radio Taxi Express
- Phone
- +593 09 9034 2881
- Website
- instagram.com
Radio Taxi FLASH
- Phone
- +593 99 407 6453
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Cuenca
- Phone
- +593 653 681 442
- Website
- taxiscuenca.es
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, Getting to Milan from the airport, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro is 6170 km. It takes approximately 3 days 11h to drive from Cuenca to Rio de Janeiro.
There are 10019+ hotels available in Rio de Janeiro.


