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Riobamba to Cusco

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Riobamba, Ecuador → Cusco, Peru

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Seven ways to Travel from Riobamba to Cusco

Composite routes from Riobamba to Cusco

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Other

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$392.39

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Tumbes to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$493.65

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$949.33
Plane from Tumbes to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$354.42
Plane from Cuenca to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$468.34
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,075.91

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,392.36

Bus operators

Cruz Del Sur International

Phone:
+51 1 311-5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima
Ave. Duration:
27h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Flores Hermanos

Phone:
+51 1 4800725
Website:
floreshnos.pe/
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Cruz del Sur

Phone:
+51 1 311 5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
22h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$75.95

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Gran
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$151.89

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.66
Bus from Riobamba to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Riobamba to Huaquillas
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes

Phone:
+593 3-274-0070
Bus from Riobamba to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66

Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo

Phone:
+593 98 809 8584
Website:
facebook.com/Cooperativa-de-Transportes-Putumayo-481755651878556/?ref=page_internal
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Cooperativa de Transportes Patria

Phone:
+593 03 2969314
Website:
cooperativapatria.com/
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.95–$15.19

Cooperativa de Transporte Colta

Phone:
+593 03 296 1964
Website:
facebook.com/TRANSPORTESCOLTA/
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Riobamba to Cusco?

The cheapest way to get from Riobamba to Cusco is to bus via Lima which costs $86.96 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Riobamba to Cusco?

The fastest way to get from Riobamba to Cusco is to drive and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $217.39 - $532.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Riobamba and Cusco?

No, there is no direct bus from Riobamba to Cusco. However, there are services departing from Riobamba and arriving at Cusco via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 25m.

How far is it from Riobamba to Cusco?

The distance between Riobamba and Cusco is 1773 km. The road distance is 2665.6 km.

How do I travel from Riobamba to Cusco without a car?

The best way to get from Riobamba to Cusco without a car is to bus which takes 36h 25m and costs $130.43 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Riobamba to Cusco?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Riobamba to Cusco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riobamba to Cusco bus from?

Riobamba to Cusco bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Riobamba station.

Where does the Riobamba to Cusco bus arrive?

Riobamba to Cusco bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Riobamba to Cusco?

Yes, the driving distance between Riobamba to Cusco is 2666 km. It takes approximately 39h 16m to drive from Riobamba to Cusco.

Where can I stay near Cusco?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Cusco. Prices start at $27.51 per night.
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