There are 9 ways to get from Ecuador to Venezuela by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport
best- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane GYE - CCS
6h 47m$500–2,323Drive 2,839.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Guayaquil to Caracascar 2,839.1 km
44h 21m$161–233Bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cúcutabus
- Take the bus from San Antonio del Táchira to Terminal Expresos Los Llanos Caracasbus
42h 35m$162–218Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Arturo Michelena International Airport
- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane GYE - VLN
7h 10m$515–918Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Maracaibo
- Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane GYE - MAR
8h 1m$305–718Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport
- Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
- Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane UIO - CCS
8h 24m$440–520Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport
- Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
- Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane UIO - VLN
8h 9m$165–775Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly to Maracaibo
- Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
- Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane UIO - MAR
10h 6m$165–725Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cúcutabus Lima-Cucuta
- Take the bus from San Antonio del Táchira to Terminal Expresos Los Llanos Caracasbus
2d 11h$178–310
José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ecuador to Venezuela is to bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén which costs $160 - $220 and takes 42h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ecuador to Venezuela is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $500 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ecuador to Venezuela. However, there are services departing from Guayaquil and arriving at Terminal Expresos Los Llanos Caracas via Quito Terminal Carcelén, Plaza de Toros, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and San Antonio del Táchira. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 35m.
The distance between Ecuador and Venezuela is 2058 km. The road distance is 2839.1 km.
The best way to get from Ecuador to Venezuela without a car is to bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén which takes 42h 35m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ecuador to Venezuela, including transfers.
Ecuador to Venezuela bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., depart from Guayaquil station.
The best way to get from Ecuador to Venezuela is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $500 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Quito Terminal Carcelén, which costs $160 - $220 and takes 42h 35m.
Ecuador to Venezuela bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., arrive at Quito Terminal Carcelén station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ecuador to Venezuela is 2839 km. It takes approximately 44h 21m to drive from Ecuador to Venezuela.
What companies run services between Ecuador and Venezuela?
Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and AeroRepública fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guayaquil to Sabana Grande via Quito Terminal Carcelén, Plaza de Toros, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, Cúcuta, San Antonio del Táchira, Terminal Expresos Los Llanos Caracas, and Chacao in around 42h 35m.
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Arturo Michelena International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Maracaibo via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Arturo Michelena International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Maracaibo via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +593 96 297 2979
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Bus from Guayaquil to Quito Terminal Carcelén
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
- Phone
- +593 98 414 6312
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
Car from Quito to Quito Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
Car from Quito to Quito Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
Car from Quito to Quito Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Fantasy Travel Ecuador
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