Rome2Rio

How to get fromQuito to Cotopaxiby car, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Cotopaxi

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Quito to Cotopaxi by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car, fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane plane UIO - HRE
    3. Drive from Harare-Airport-HRE to Cotopaxicar car
    28h 16m
    $680–1,815

  2. Car, fly to Bulawayo, bus, drive

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane UIO - BUQ
    3. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Ninth Stbus bus
    4. Drive from Shurugwi Bus Stn to Cotopaxicar car
    34h 5m
    $831–2,048

  3. Car, fly to Chimoio, drive

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Chimoio (VPY)plane plane UIO - VPY
    3. Drive from Chimoio (VPY) to Cotopaxicar car
    32h 5m
    $800–2,035

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration27h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$623Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quito to Cotopaxi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,422.6 km
  • Duration: 28h 16m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Cotopaxi, Zimbabwe?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Cotopaxi. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), then drive to Cotopaxi. Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Bulawayo (BUQ), take the taxi to Inter-City Bus Terminus, take the bus to Ninth St, walk to Kudzanai Bus Stn, take the bus to Shurugwi Bus Stn, then drive to Cotopaxi.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which London airport should I choose?, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.