Rome2Rio

How to get fromMontevideo to Cuencaby plane, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Cuenca

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 8 ways to get from Montevideo to Cuenca by plane, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Cuenca

    best
    1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane MVD - CUE
    14h 22m
    $210–850

  2. Car ferry, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus bus
    4d 6h
    $126–558

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuencabus bus
    4d 5h
    $142–569

  4. Drive  5,478.9 km

    1. Drive from Montevideo to Cuencacar car 5,478.9 km
    3d 3h
    $1,105–1,596

  5. Fly to Tumbes, bus

    1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane MVD - TBP
    2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus bus
    17h 13m
    $298–813

  6. Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane MVD - GYE
    2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuencataxi taxi
    14h 34m
    $483–1,035

  7. Car ferry, bus via Piura

    1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Piurabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal de Piura to Terminal de Cuencabus bus
    4d 6h
    $135–556

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Omnibus El Talar Pachecobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus El Talar Pacheco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Piurabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Piura to Cuencabus bus
    5d 7h
    $244–471

Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Montevideo to Cuenca.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,291 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

What companies run services between Montevideo, Uruguay and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and Copa Airlines fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Cuenca (CUE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Cuenca via Terminal de Omnibus El Talar Pacheco, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Piura, and Piura in around 5d 7h.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and Getting to Rome from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There