HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador

by Plane, Bus, Route or Car

Quito
→
+0 →
Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport search to Cuenca, Ecuador
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Ecuador Quito Cuenca, Ecuador
Quito
→
+0 →
Cuenca, Ecuador
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
6 h 23 min
446 km.
from $24
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Quito, Ecuador → Cuenca, Ecuador, Ecuador

All
02 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
03 May, Sun
04 May, Mon
05 May, Tue
06 May, Wed
07 May, Thu

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador

Composite routes from Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador

Cheapest
6 h 23 min
Car
446 km.
from $24
Other
6 h 31 min
300 km.
from $18.09
7 h 9 min
300 km.
from $25.17
7 h 36 min
300 km.
from $15.46
8 h 2 min
300 km.
from $25.89

Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$202.52

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$215.18

Bus operators

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes

Email:
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Latacunga
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.05–$5.70
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cañar
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

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:
$5.44–$7.59

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Latacunga
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.43
Bus from Ambato to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

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:
$13.92–$27.85

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:
$5.44–$8.86

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:
$15.19–$24.05

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:
$13.92–$17.72

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:
$18.99–$25.32

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:
$16.02

Cooperativa De Transporte Interprovincial Nacional Saquisili

Phone:
(+593) - 32721152
Email:
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Latacunga
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.63

Cooperativa 22 de Julio

Phone:
+593 99 564 9031
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/transportes22dejulio?locale=es_LA
Bus from Alóag to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.72

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Cuenca, Ecuador?

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, Ecuador?

The distance between Quito and Cuenca, Ecuador is 360 km. The road distance is 446.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador 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, Ecuador?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador?

The best way to get from Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador is to fly which takes 2h 25m 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, Ecuador bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador is 447 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Quito to Cuenca, Ecuador.

Where can I stay near Cuenca, Ecuador?

There are 456+ hotels available in Cuenca, Ecuador. Prices start at $18.37 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search