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

The cheapest way to get from Cúcuta to Cuenca is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cúcuta to Cuenca is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cúcuta and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Cúcuta to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Terminal Cúcuta and arriving at Cuenca via Tulcán, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Ambato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 59m.

How far is it from Cúcuta to Cuenca?

The distance between Cúcuta and Cuenca is 1405 km. The road distance is 2029.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cúcuta to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cúcuta to Cuenca bus from?

Cúcuta to Cuenca bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal Cúcuta station.

Bus or fly from Cúcuta to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Cúcuta to Cuenca is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Ambato, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 47h 59m.

Where does the Cúcuta to Cuenca bus arrive?

Cúcuta to Cuenca bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Cúcuta to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Cúcuta to Cuenca is 2029 km. It takes approximately 31h 5m to drive from Cúcuta to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 438+ hotels available in Cuenca.

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

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

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Fly to Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Cuenca (CUE)plane CUC - CUE
5h 54m
$146–507
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuencabus
2d
$105–166
Bus via Ambato
1. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus
4. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
47h 59m
$108–168
Drive 2,029.4 km
1. Drive from Cúcuta to Cuencacar 2,029.4 km
31h 5m
$242–349
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane CUC - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuencataxi
7h 3m
$376–547
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
3. Take the bus from Tulcán to Riobambabus
4. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuencabus
2d
$791–834
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
3. Take the bus from Ibarra to Cuencabus
2d 1h
$112–171

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

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,405.3 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

LATAM Chile, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and JetSMART fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Cuenca (CUE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Cuenca via Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Tulcán, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, and Ambato in around 47h 59m.

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