What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador is to bus via Piura which costs $60 - $90 and takes 23h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador?

The fastest way to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $210 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Cuenca, Ecuador?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador. However, there are services departing from Lima and arriving at Cuenca via Chiclayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

How far is it from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador?

The distance between Lima and Cuenca, Ecuador is 1046 km. The road distance is 1430.2 km.

How do I travel from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador bus from?

Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador bus services, operated by Terramovil Peru, depart from Lima station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador?

The best way to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador bus arrive?

Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador bus services, operated by Terramovil Peru, arrive at Chiclayo station.

Can I drive from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador is 1430 km. It takes approximately 20h 48m to drive from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador.

Where can I stay near Cuenca, Ecuador?

There are 411+ hotels available in Cuenca, Ecuador.

Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuenca (CUE)plane LIM - CUE
6h 55m
$210–550
Bus #3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Lima
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus Guayaquil
34h 23m
$54–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayobus Lima
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuencabus Chiclayo
21h 30m
$62–95
Drive 1,430.2 km
1. Drive from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuadorcar 1,430.2 km
20h 48m
$215–311
Fly to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP)plane LIM - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus
8h 54m
$75–171
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane LIM - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuenca, Ecuadortaxi
7h 51m
$319–645
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Piurabus Lima
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Piura to Terminal de Cuencabus Cuenca
23h 45m
$61–89
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Lima-Cucuta / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus Guayaquil / ...
30h 46m
$113–165

Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador by bus

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Distance: 1,046.2 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile and JetSMART fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuenca (CUE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima to Cuenca via Chiclayo in around 21h 30m.

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