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

The cheapest way to get from Tulcán to Lima is to bus via Quito which costs $60 - $110 and takes 41h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tulcán to Lima is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $400 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Tulcán and Lima?

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

How far is it from Tulcán to Lima?

The distance between Tulcán and Lima is 1455 km. The road distance is 1982.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tulcán to Lima without a car is to bus via Quito which takes 41h 27m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Tulcán to Lima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulcán to Lima bus from?

Tulcán to Lima bus services, operated by Lineas de Los Andes, depart from Rumichaca station.

Bus or fly from Tulcán to Lima?

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

Where does the Tulcán to Lima bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tulcán to Lima?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulcán to Lima is 1983 km. It takes approximately 28h 19m to drive from Tulcán to Lima.

Where can I stay near Lima?

There are 2467+ hotels available in Lima.

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

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

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Fly from Ipiales
best
1. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane IPI - LIM
6h 27m
$408–672
Bus via Quito
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus Quito / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus Lima
41h 27m
$62–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus Cúcuta
27h
$130–161
Drive 1,982.9 km
1. Drive from Tulcán to Limacar 1,982.9 km
28h 19m
$298–431
Drive to Pasto, fly
1. Drive from Tulcán to Pasto (PSO)car
2. Fly from Pasto (PSO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane PSO - LIM
8h 36m
$374–781
Bus, bus to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2. Take the bus from Ibarra to Quito Terminal Carcelénbus
3. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane UIO - LIM
9h 15m
$178–479

Ipiales (IPI) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

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5h 55mAverage Duration

$395Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,455.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Ipiales (IPI) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) once daily. Alternatively, Lineas de Los Andes operates a bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte once daily. Tickets cost $130–160 and the journey takes 26h 52m.

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