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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cuenca to Cotopaxi

Composite routes from Cuenca to Cotopaxi

Cheapest
6 h 36 min
Car
414 km.
from $22
Other
3 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
253 km.
from $202.12
13 h 45 min
254 km.
from $106.85
9 h 36 min
254 km.
from $5.43
16 h 47 min
252 km.
from $110.80

Transport providers

Airlines

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Cuenca to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$189.87

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Cuenca to Mariscal
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$202.52

Bus operators

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes

Email:
expressucre@hotmail.com
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Flota Pelileo

Phone:
+593 3-287-1787
Email:
fpelileo@hotmail.com
Website:
flotapelileo.com.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.32–$7.59

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

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

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Email:
info@cooperativabanos.com.ec
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Baños de Agua Santa to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.32–$10.76

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
cooploja@loja.telconet.net
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Cuenca to Ambato
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$26.58

Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes

Phone:
+593 3-274-0070
Email:
amazonascooperativa@yahoo.es
Bus from Cuenca to Baños
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19
Bus from Baños de Agua Santa to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.32–$8.23

Expreso Baños

Phone:
+593 98 046 7208
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.32–$8.23

Turismo Oriental

Phone:
+593 7-282-4005
Website:
facebook.com/TurismoOriental/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$24.05

Sangay Cooperativa de Transportes

Phone:
+593-2964587
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Ambato to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.81–$5.19

Flota Imbabura

Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$17.72

Viajeros Internacional

Phone:
+593 99 645 6618
Email:
reservas@viajerosinternacional.com.ec
Website:
viajerosinternacional.com.ec/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$22.78

Super Taxis Cuenca

Phone:
+593 98 731 4698
Email:
supertaxiscuenca@hotmail.com
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.53

Cooperativa de Transportes Patria

Phone:
+593 03 2969314
Website:
cooperativapatria.com/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46

Wanderbus Ecuador

Phone:
+593 95 891 1370
Email:
info@wanderbusecuador.com
Website:
wanderbusecuador.com/
Bus from Quito to Cotopaxi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Fantasy Travel Ecuador

Phone:
+593 98 414 6312
Email:
fantasytravelecuador@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066609611413
Bus from Quito to Volcán
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$133.07

Centinela del Oriente Cooperativa de Transporte

Phone:
+593 98 486 1628
Email:
centinelaoriente@yahoo.es
Bus from Baños de Agua Santa to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.70–$9.49

Tabby Tour Operator

Phone:
+593 98 737 9303
Email:
tabbytouroperaciones@gmail.com
Website:
beacons.ai/tabbytour
Bus from Plaza San Blas to Cotopaxi
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$66.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Cotopaxi is to bus and Tour which costs $65.22 - $81.52 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Cotopaxi is to fly and Tour which takes 3h 40m and costs $184.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Cotopaxi?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Cotopaxi. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Cotopaxi National Park via Terminal Terrestre de Ambato, Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and Quito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Cotopaxi?

The distance between Cuenca and Cotopaxi is 426 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Cotopaxi without a car is to bus and Tour via Ambato which takes 9h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cuenca to Cotopaxi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Cotopaxi bus from?

Cuenca to Cotopaxi bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, depart from Cuenca station.

Where does the Cuenca to Cotopaxi bus arrive?

Cuenca to Cotopaxi bus services, operated by Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA, arrive at Ambato station.

Where can I stay near Cotopaxi?

There are 25+ hotels available in Cotopaxi. Prices start at $11.47 per night.
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