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How to get fromLima to Cuenca, Ecuadorby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Cuenca

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane LIM - CUE
    5h 40m
    $237–570

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus Guayaquil / ...
    32h 58m
    $53–132

  3. Bus via Chiclayo

    1. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayobus bus Lima
    2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuencabus bus Chiclayo
    21h 30m
    $62–95

  4. Drive  1,430.2 km

    1. Drive from Lima to Cuenca, Ecuadorcar car 1,430.2 km
    20h 48m
    $215–311

  5. 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 plane LIM - GYE
    2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuenca, Ecuadortaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $327–660

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus Lima-Cucuta / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus Guayaquil / ...
    30h 46m
    $113–165

Lima to Cuenca, Ecuador by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration30h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,044.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

LATAM Chile, Euroairlines, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuenca (CUE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima to Cuenca via Chiclayo in around 21h 30m.

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