Cuenca to Cúcuta by train
Cúcuta lies 1,400 km (870 mi) north-east of Cuenca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Ecuador and Colombia rail, over roughly 1,709 km (1,062 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cuenca | Cúcuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 636,996 | 777,106 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Cúcuta
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book trains from Cuenca to Cúcuta
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Staying in Cúcuta
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Cúcuta. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (31), and 1 are five-star. Across 31 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 20,243 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cúcuta from Cuenca?
1,400 km (870 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cuenca; by road roughly 1,709 km (1,062 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Cúcuta by train?
About 20 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuenca and Cúcuta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cúcuta?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Cúcuta?
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Cúcuta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.