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

The cheapest way to get from Cúcuta to Tulcán is to bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 34h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cúcuta to Tulcán is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $160 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Cúcuta and Tulcán?

No, there is no direct bus from Cúcuta to Tulcán. However, there are services departing from Cúcuta and arriving at Rumichaca via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from Cúcuta to Tulcán?

The distance between Cúcuta and Tulcán is 990 km. The road distance is 1402 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cúcuta to Tulcán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cúcuta to Tulcán bus from?

Cúcuta to Tulcán bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Cúcuta station.

Bus or fly from Cúcuta to Tulcán?

The best way to get from Cúcuta to Tulcán is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $160 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Cúcuta, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 18h.

Where does the Cúcuta to Tulcán bus arrive?

Cúcuta to Tulcán bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, arrive at Rumichaca station.

Can I drive from Cúcuta to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Cúcuta to Tulcán is 1402 km. It takes approximately 21h 56m to drive from Cúcuta to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 83+ hotels available in Tulcán.

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

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

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Fly to Ipiales
best
1. Fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Ipiales (IPI)plane CUC - IPI
4h 9m
$167–429
Drive 1,402 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cúcuta to Tulcáncar 1,402 km
21h 56m
$80–115
Bus via Cúcuta
1. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Rumichacabus Cúcuta
18h
$117–140
Fly to Pasto, drive
1. Fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Pasto (PSO)plane CUC - PSO
2. Drive from Pasto (PSO) to Tulcáncar
5h 37m
$172–427
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal del Nortebus
2. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
34h 5m
$801–834
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
34h 53m
$91–132

Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Ipiales (IPI) flights

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4h 8mAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 989.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., JetSMART, and LATAM Chile fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Ipiales (IPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Lineas de Los Andes operates a bus from Cúcuta to Rumichaca once daily. Tickets cost $100–120 and the journey takes 17h 41m.

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