There are 3 ways to get from Vilcabamba to Cuenca by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vilcabamba to Lojabus Loja
- Take the bus from Loja to Terminal Terrestre de Cuencabus Cuenca
5h 28m$8–22Drive 236 km
- Drive from Vilcabamba to Cuencacar 236 km
4h 8m$14–20Bus via Ramon Pinto y 10 de Agosto
- Take the bus from Vilcabamba to Lojabus Loja
- Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus El Cisne
6h 9m$9–16
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vilcabamba to Cuenca is to bus via Ramon Pinto y 10 de Agosto which costs $9 - $17 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Vilcabamba to Cuenca is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilcabamba to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Vilcabamba and arriving at Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca via Loja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Vilcabamba and Cuenca is 243 km. The road distance is 236 km.
The best way to get from Vilcabamba to Cuenca without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $8 - $23.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Vilcabamba to Cuenca, including transfers.
Vilcabamba to Cuenca bus services, operated by Transportes Vilcabambaturis Cia. Ltda., depart from Vilcabamba station.
Vilcabamba to Cuenca bus services, operated by Transportes Vilcabambaturis Cia. Ltda., arrive at Loja station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilcabamba to Cuenca is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Vilcabamba to Cuenca.
There are 444+ hotels available in Cuenca.
What companies run services between Vilcabamba, Ecuador and Cuenca, Ecuador?
You can take a bus from Vilcabamba to Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca via Loja in around 5h 28m.
Bus from Vilcabamba to Loja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Transportes Vilcabambaturis Cia. Ltda.
Bus from Vilcabamba to Loja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Transportes Vilcabambaturis Cia. Ltda.
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