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10 h 44 min
720 km.
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Tulcán, Ecuador → Machala, Ecuador

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tulcán to Machala

Composite routes from Tulcán to Machala

Cheapest
10 h 44 min
Car
720 km.
from $39
Other
7 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
515 km.
from $176.58
8 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
515 km.
from $157.12
10 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
515 km.
from $90.71
10 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
515 km.
from $173.32
16 h 29 min
516 km.
from $32.85
17 h 30 min
516 km.
from $28.30

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Air Europa
Website
KLM
Website
LATAM Chile
Website
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
Go2Sky
Website
Air Europa
Website
50 min
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$27.85–$120.25
KLM
Website
1h
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$126.58–$506.31
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
Go2Sky
Website
50 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$29.11–$329.10
Bus operators
Found: 11
Euroairlines
Transportes Azuay
Website
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
Panamericana Internacional
Website
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
Flota Imbabura
Website
TACA Andina
Website
Micro San Cristobal
Website
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Website
Pullman Carchi
Website
Pullman Sucre Internacional
Website
Euroairlines
47 min
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$126.58–$594.92
Transportes Azuay
Website
3h
Every 15 minutes
$7.59–$17.72
+593-07 2823163
+593-07 2823163
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Trans Esmeraldas S.A.
Website
11h 1m
Once daily
$17.72–$24.05
+593 02 392 2300
+593 02 392 2300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Panamericana Internacional
Website
11h 30m
Every 2 hours
$18.99–$24.05
+593 (2) 2557133
+593 (2) 2557133
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA
Website
9h 29m
3 times a day
$17.72–$29.11
+593 3 252 1073
+593 3 252 1073
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flota Imbabura
Website
1h 23m
Hourly
$3.54–$6.96
+593 95 889 6029
+593 95 889 6029
Call
TACA Andina
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
$4.19
+593 99 354 7653
+593 99 354 7653
Call
Micro San Cristobal
Website
6h
Hourly
$8.23–$10.13
+593 062 980 273
+593 062 980 273
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cooperativa Tax Gacela
Website
3h
Hourly
$4.43–$8.23
+593 062980728
+593 062980728
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pullman Carchi
Website
6h
Hourly
$9.16
+593 6-298-0020
+593 6-298-0020
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Pullman Sucre Internacional
Website
3h 20m
Hourly
$8.01
+593 07 282 2329
+593 07 282 2329
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tulcán to Machala?

The cheapest way to get from Tulcán to Machala is to bus which costs $11.96 - $28.26 and takes 15h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tulcán to Machala?

The fastest way to get from Tulcán to Machala is to bus and fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $52.17 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Tulcán and Machala?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulcán to Machala. However, there are services departing from Tulcán and arriving at Machala via Huaquillas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

How far is it from Tulcán to Machala?

The distance between Tulcán and Machala is 655 km. The road distance is 743.4 km.

How do I travel from Tulcán to Machala without a car?

The best way to get from Tulcán to Machala without a car is to bus which takes 15h 57m and costs $11.96 - $28.26 .

How long does it take to get from Tulcán to Machala?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Tulcán to Machala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulcán to Machala bus from?

Tulcán to Machala bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, depart from Tulcán station.

Where does the Tulcán to Machala bus arrive?

Tulcán to Machala bus services, operated by Cooperativa Tax Gacela, arrive at Huaquillas station.

Can I drive from Tulcán to Machala?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulcán to Machala is 743 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Tulcán to Machala.

Where can I stay near Machala?

There are 68+ hotels available in Machala. Prices start at $30.71 per night.
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