Rome2Rio

How to get fromRiobamba to Ipialesby bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Ipiales

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Riobamba to Ipiales by bus, car, or plane

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

  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to San Gabrielbus bus
    3. Drive from San Gabriel to Ipialescar car
    8h 18m
    $17–48

  2. Bus via Quito

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus Riobamba / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Tulcánbus bus Quito / ...
    8h 50m
    $12–30

  3. Drive  437.2 km

    1. Drive from Riobamba to Ipialescar car 437.2 km
    6h 27m
    $52–75

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Cuencabus bus
    2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane CUE - UIO
    3. Take the bus from Quito Terminal Carcelén to Tulcánbus bus
    10h 2m
    $93–207

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Tulcánbus bus Riobamba
    10h 11m
    $12–15

Cuenca (CUE) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Riobamba to Ipiales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 452.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Riobamba, Ecuador and Ipiales, Colombia?

You can take a bus from Riobamba to Ipiales via Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Tulcán in around 8h 50m.

Airlines
Bus 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 Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.