How far is Cúcuta from Tunja?

The distance between Cúcuta and Tunja is around 280 km (174 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cúcuta to Tunja?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal de Cucuta, in Cúcuta, and end it at Parada de Autobus Tunja, in Tunja.

Bus from Cúcuta to Tunja starting at $39 | Compare & Save up to 42%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cúcuta to Tunja on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Terminal de Cucuta	15h 40m	10:40pm	Parada de Autobus Tunja	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Terminal de Cucuta	13h	2:00am	Parada de Autobus Tunja	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	13h 15m	4:45am	Parada de Autobus Tunja	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	16h 23m	9:53am	Parada de Autobus Tunja	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Terminal de Cucuta	12h	7:30am	Parada de Autobus Tunja	No tags

Get from Cúcuta to Tunja

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

12hAverage Duration

279 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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Where are the popular stops in Cúcuta and Tunja?

Stops in Cúcuta

A - Terminal de Cucuta

Stops in Tunja

A - Parada de Autobus Tunja

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cúcuta to Tunja by bus

How far is Cúcuta from Tunja?
The distance between Cúcuta and Tunja is around 280 km (174 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cúcuta to Tunja?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal de Cucuta, in Cúcuta, and end it at Parada de Autobus Tunja, in Tunja.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$40

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11-21

$39

The cheapest trip from Cúcuta to Tunja was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cúcuta to Tunja, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $40 for a bus ticket from Cúcuta to Tunja based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-21.