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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Tulcán is to bus via Quito which costs $60 - $110 and takes 40h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Tulcán is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $400 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Tulcán?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Tulcán. However, there are services departing from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and arriving at Rumichaca via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.

How far is it from Lima to Tulcán?

The distance between Lima and Tulcán is 1590 km. The road distance is 1990.3 km.

How do I travel from Lima to Tulcán without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to Tulcán without a car is to bus via Quito which takes 40h 53m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Lima to Tulcán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Tulcán bus from?

Lima to Tulcán bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Tulcán?

The best way to get from Lima to Tulcán is to bus which takes 27h 1m and costs $130 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $400 - $700 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Lima to Tulcán bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lima to Tulcán?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Tulcán is 1990 km. It takes approximately 28h 51m to drive from Lima to Tulcán.

Where can I stay near Tulcán?

There are 83+ hotels available in Tulcán.

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

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

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Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane LIM - UIO
2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus
7h 23m
$175–465
Bus via Quito
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Lima
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcánbus Quito / ...
40h 53m
$64–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus Cúcuta
27h 1m
$138–162
Drive 1,990.3 km
1. Drive from Lima to Tulcáncar 1,990.3 km
28h 51m
$300–433
Fly to Ipiales
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Ipiales (IPI)plane LIM - IPI
6h 50m
$408–673
Fly to Pasto, drive
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Pasto (PSO)plane LIM - PSO
2. Drive from Pasto (PSO) to Tulcáncar
7h 53m
$373–781

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,590.5 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

Lineas de Los Andes operates a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichaca once daily. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 26h 52m. Alternatively, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Ipiales (IPI) twice daily.

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