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

The cheapest way to get from Cúcuta to Cuenca is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 31h 5m.

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 6h 59m and costs $130 - $600.

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 Cúcuta and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Puyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.

How far is it from Cúcuta to Cuenca?

The distance between Cúcuta and Cuenca is 1405 km. The road distance is 2029.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cúcuta to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Puyo which takes 26h 56m and costs $140 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Cúcuta station.

Bus or fly from Cúcuta to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Cúcuta to Cuenca is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Puyo, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 26h 56m.

Where does the Cúcuta to Cuenca bus arrive?

Cúcuta to Cuenca bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Can I drive from Cúcuta to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Cúcuta to Cuenca is 2030 km. It takes approximately 31h 5m to drive from Cúcuta to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 448+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Cúcuta to Cuenca - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cúcuta to Cuenca by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Cuenca (CUE)plane CUC - CUE
6h 59m
$135–556
Drive 2,029.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cúcuta to Cuencacar 2,029.5 km
31h 5m
$116–167
Bus via Puyo
1. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Puyobus
3. Take the bus from Puyo to Cuencabus
26h 56m
$142–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Cúcuta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuencabus Quito
31h 11m
$122–168
Bus via Ipiales
1. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobambabus
4. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuencabus
2d 1h
$130–205

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

20Weekly Planes

9h 20mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,405.3 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Cuenca (CUE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cúcuta to Cuenca via Cúcuta, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Puyo, and Puyo in around 26h 56m.

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