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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Cuenca is to bus via Piura which costs $40 - $80 and takes 29h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Cuenca is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $220 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Lima and arriving at Cuenca via Chiclayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

How far is it from Lima to Cuenca?

The distance between Lima and Cuenca is 1045 km. The road distance is 1428.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 21h 30m and costs $60 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Lima to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Cuenca bus from?

Lima to Cuenca bus services, operated by Terramovil Peru, depart from Lima station.

Bus or fly from Lima to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Lima to Cuenca is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $220 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiclayo, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Lima to Cuenca bus arrive?

Lima to Cuenca bus services, operated by Terramovil Peru, arrive at Chiclayo station.

Can I drive from Lima to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Cuenca is 1428 km. It takes approximately 20h 44m to drive from Lima to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 442+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Lima to Cuenca - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Lima to Cuenca by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuenca (CUE)plane LIM - CUE
6h 48m
$220–490
Bus via Piura #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Piurabus
2. Take the bus from Piura to Lojabus
3. Take the bus from Loja to Terminal Terrestre de Cuencabus
29h 23m
$41–77
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayobus Lima
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuencabus Chiclayo
21h 30m
$62–95
Drive 1,428.1 km
1. Drive from Lima to Cuencacar 1,428.1 km
20h 44m
$219–316
Fly to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tumbes (TBP)plane LIM - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus
8h 29m
$76–154
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane LIM - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuencataxi
7h 50m
$318–574
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus Lima
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus Cuenca / ...
22h 47m
$52–81
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Piurabus Lima
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Piura to Terminal de Cuencabus Cuenca
23h 45m
$62–91
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Lima
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus Guayaquil / ...
32h 58m
$54–133

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,045.4 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile, JetSMART, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cuenca (CUE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima to Cuenca via Chiclayo in around 21h 30m.

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