What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Kuélap?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Kuélap is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 36h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Kuélap?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Kuélap is to car and fly and drive which takes 14h 29m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Kuélap?

No, there is no direct bus from Quito to Kuélap. However, there are services departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Chachapoyas via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Chiclayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 47m.

How far is it from Quito to Kuélap?

The distance between Quito and Kuélap is 1407 km. The road distance is 1161.7 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Kuélap without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Kuélap without a car is to bus and taxi via Zapotillo which takes 20h 49m and costs $160 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Quito to Kuélap?

It takes approximately 20h 49m to get from Quito to Kuélap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Kuélap bus from?

Quito to Kuélap bus services, operated by Panamericana Internacional, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Kuélap bus arrive?

Quito to Kuélap bus services, operated by Panamericana Internacional, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Quito to Kuélap?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Kuélap is 1162 km. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Quito to Kuélap.

Where can I stay near Kuélap?

There are 72+ hotels available in Kuélap.

Quito to Kuélap - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Quito to Kuélap by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus, taxi via Zapotillo
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Zapotillobus
2. Take the taxi from Zapotillo to Macarátaxi
3. Take the bus from Macará to Piurabus
4. Take the bus from Piura to Pedro Ruizbus
5. Take the taxi from Pedro Ruiz to Kuélaptaxi
20h 49m
$165–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Chiclayobus
3. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Chachapoyasbus
36h 47m
$90–144
Drive 1,161.7 km
1. Drive from Quito to Kuélapcar 1,161.7 km
22h 14m
$175–253
Car, fly to Cajamarca, drive
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cajamarca (CJA)plane UIO - CJA
3. Drive from Cajamarca (CJA) to Kuélapcar
14h 29m
$185–690
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Chiclayobus
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Chachapoyasbus
3. Take the taxi from Chachapoyas to Kuélaptaxi
31h 13m
$115–191
Car, fly to Tarapoto, bus
1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane UIO - TPP
3. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Chachapoyasbus
21h 34m
$250–768

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cajamarca (CJA) flights

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9h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,407 km
Duration: 20h 49m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Kuélap, Peru?

You can take a bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Estación 2 - Kuélap via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, Chiclayo, Chiclayo, Chachapoyas, and Estación 1 - Telecabinas in around 36h 47m.

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