What is the best way to travel from Cuenca to Quito?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Quito from Cuenca?
You can reach Quito with just £380 by taking a Carpool from Turibus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Turibus8h 0m005:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN13:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 16/04/2025 05:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 16/04/2025 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m011:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN19:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 16/04/2025 11:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 16/04/2025 19:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m017:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN01:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 16/04/2025 17:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 17/04/2025 01:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m023:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN07:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 16/04/2025 23:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 17/04/2025 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
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Turibus8h 0m005:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN13:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 19/04/2025 05:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 19/04/2025 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m011:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN19:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 19/04/2025 11:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 19/04/2025 19:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m017:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN01:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 19/04/2025 17:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 20/04/2025 01:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m023:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN07:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 19/04/2025 23:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 20/04/2025 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Cuenca to Quito?
You can get to Quito from Cuenca in just 7h 0m with a Carpool from Turibus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Turibus7h 0m005:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN12:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 16/04/2025 05:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 16/04/2025 12:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £407 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m005:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN13:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 16/04/2025 05:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 16/04/2025 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m011:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN19:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 16/04/2025 11:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 16/04/2025 19:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m017:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN01:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 16/04/2025 17:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 17/04/2025 01:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
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Turibus7h 0m005:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN12:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 19/04/2025 05:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 19/04/2025 12:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £407 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m005:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN13:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 19/04/2025 05:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 19/04/2025 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m011:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN19:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 19/04/2025 11:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 19/04/2025 19:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Turibus8h 0m017:00CuencaAlianza del Transporte ATRAIN01:00QuitoTerminal Playón de la Marin0Premium EconomyA Car from Turibus goes from Alianza del Transporte ATRAIN, Cuenca (Ecuador) at 19/04/2025 17:00:00 to Terminal Playón de la Marin, Quito (Ecuador) arriving at 20/04/2025 01:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Cuenca to Quito
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Quito from Cuenca? With 5 connections between 1 Carpool, Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cuenca and Quito, you can pay as low as £380 with a Carpool from Turibus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from Turibus: you will get to Quito in just 7h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cuenca and Quito are Turibus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cuenca and Quito is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Llacao or to Tutamandahostel, and look at flights from , and landing at Mariscal Sucre - Quito Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cuenca to Quito?
The most popular companies between Cuenca and Quito, are Turibus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
All you need to know when you travel from Cuenca to Quito
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cuenca to Quito. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cuenca to Quito
How can I reach Quito from Cuenca?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Carpool, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Quito from Cuenca.
How far is Quito from Cuenca?
The distance between Cuenca and Quito is 301.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cuenca and Quito?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 51 kgs, and a flight 74 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cuenca to Quito?
You can get to Quito with just £380 by taking a Carpool from Turibus.
What is the fastest way to get from Cuenca to Quito?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Quito in just 7h 0m with a Carpool from Turibus.
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