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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Medellin to Cuenca

Composite routes from Medellin to Cuenca

Cheapest
34 h 1 min
Car
2170 km.
from $119
Fastest
2 h 50 min
Plane
Other
34 h 20 min
1085 km.
from $129.67
28 h 25 min
Taxi, bus via Ambato, Taxi, bus via Ambato
1086 km.
from $596
7 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1086 km.
from $331.77
29 h 44 min
Taxi
1086 km.
from $890.12

Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$521.63

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
9h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74
Plane from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova to José
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$597.96

Bus operators

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Rumichaca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$43.26

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes

Email:
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

Bolivariano

Phone:
+57 601 4249090
Email:
Website:
bolivariano.com.co/#/home_page
Bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$29.26
Bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$31.81

Flota Pelileo

Phone:
+593 3-287-1787
Email:
Website:
flotapelileo.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.63

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Ambato to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.36–$9.54
Bus from Riobamba to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$26.72

Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes

Phone:
+593 3-274-0070
Email:
Bus from Riobamba to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.72

Expreso Baños

Phone:
+593 98 046 7208
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.34–$8.27

Turismo Oriental

Phone:
+593 7-282-4005
Website:
facebook.com/TurismoOriental/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

Riobamba Cooperativa de Transportes

Phone:
+593 3-296-1583
Website:
facebook.com/TransportesRiobamba/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99

Flota Imbabura

Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$17.81

Cootranar

Phone:
+57 314 8300861
Website:
cootranar.com/
Bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.08

Viajeros Internacional

Phone:
+593 99 645 6618
Email:
Website:
viajerosinternacional.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$25.45

Super Taxis Cuenca

Phone:
+593 98 731 4698
Email:
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.61

Cooperativa Trans Vencedores

Phone:
+593 996 226 765
Email:
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.00–$8.27

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Medellín to Cuenca?

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Cuenca is to bus which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 34h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medellín to Cuenca?

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Cuenca is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 34m and costs $260.87 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Norte and arriving at Cuenca via Terminal de Transporte Cali, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Riobamba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.

How far is it from Medellín to Cuenca?

The distance between Medellín and Cuenca is 1105 km. The road distance is 1598.1 km.

How do I travel from Medellín to Cuenca without a car?

The best way to get from Medellín to Cuenca without a car is to taxi and bus via Ambato which takes 28h 25m and costs $586.96 - $608.70 .

How long does it take to get from Medellín to Cuenca?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Medellín to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Cuenca bus from?

Medellín to Cuenca bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal del Norte station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Medellín to Cuenca is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $163.04 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 34h 20m.

Where does the Medellín to Cuenca bus arrive?

Medellín to Cuenca bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Cali station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Cuenca is 1598 km. It takes approximately 24h 41m to drive from Medellín to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 456+ hotels available in Cuenca. Prices start at $17.80 per night.
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