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How to get fromQuito to Galápagosby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Quito to Galápagos by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane UIO - MAD
    3. Take the train from Fuente de la Mora to Guadalajaratrain train
    15h 54m
    €576–1,036

  2. Bus to Coca, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to El Cocabus bus
    2. Fly from Coca (OCC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane OCC - MAD
    3. Take the train from Fuente de la Mora to Guadalajaratrain train
    28h 56m
    €425–1,228

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket€344Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Quito to Galápagos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,861.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 54m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Galápagos, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Galápagos. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, take the train to Fuente de la Mora, take the train to Guadalajara, walk to Guadalajara - Renfe, then take the bus to Galápagos. Alternatively, you can take the bus to El Coca, walk to Coca (OCC) airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, take the train to Fuente de la Mora, take the train to Guadalajara, walk to Guadalajara - Renfe, then take the bus to Galápagos.

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