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6 h 44 min
411 km.
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Quito, Ecuador → Cuenca, Ecuador

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quito to Cuenca

Composite routes from Quito to Cuenca

Cheapest
6 h 44 min
Car
411 km.
from $22
Other
6 h 31 min
300 km.
from $18.09
7 h 9 min
300 km.
from $25.17

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
LATAM Chile
Website
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
LATAM Chile
Website
56 min
Every day
$62.02–$202.52
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
59 min
Every day
$69.62–$215.18
Bus operators
Found: 10
EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes
Flota Pelileo
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
Expreso Baños
Website
Turismo Oriental
Website
Flota Imbabura
Website
Viajeros Internacional
Website
Super Taxis Cuenca
Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial Nacional Saquisili
EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes
1h
Every 3 hours
$4.05–$5.70
[email protected]
Contact via email
Flota Pelileo
Website
2h 40m
Hourly
$5.44–$7.59
+593 3-287-1787
+593 3-287-1787
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
1h 25m
5 times a day
$3.04–$4.43
+593 3 252 1073
+593 3 252 1073
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional
Website
8h 39m
Hourly
$13.92–$27.85
+59 07 257 1861
+59 07 257 1861
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Expreso Baños
Website
2h 35m
Every 2 hours
$5.44–$8.86
+593 98 046 7208
+593 98 046 7208
Call
Turismo Oriental
Website
8h
5 times a day
$15.19–$24.05
+593 7-282-4005
+593 7-282-4005
Call
Flota Imbabura
Website
8h
Once daily
$13.92–$17.72
+593 95 889 6029
+593 95 889 6029
Call
Viajeros Internacional
Website
8h 35m
Every 4 hours
$18.99–$25.32
+593 99 645 6618
+593 99 645 6618
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Super Taxis Cuenca
9h 40m
3 times a day
$16.02
+593 98 731 4698
+593 98 731 4698
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial Nacional Saquisili
1h 30m
Hourly
$2.63
(+593) - 32721152
(+593) - 32721152
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Cuenca is to bus which costs $11.96 - $23.91 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Cuenca is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Cuenca?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Cuenca. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Quito to Cuenca?

The distance between Quito and Cuenca is 359 km. The road distance is 447.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Latacunga which takes 6h 31m and costs $13.04 - $23.91 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Quito to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Cuenca bus from?

Quito to Cuenca bus services, operated by EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes, depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Bus or fly from Quito to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Quito to Cuenca is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Latacunga, which costs $13.04 - $23.91 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Quito to Cuenca bus arrive?

Quito to Cuenca bus services, operated by EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes, arrive at Latacunga station.

Can I drive from Quito to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Cuenca is 448 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Quito to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 451+ hotels available in Cuenca. Prices start at $18.37 per night.
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