Bogotá to Machala by bus
Machala lies 1,092 km (678 mi) south-west of Bogotá, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 1,332 km (828 mi) of road.
| Bogotá | Machala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Population | 7.7 million | 289,141 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
What changes when you arrive in Machala
Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book buses from Bogotá to Machala
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Staying in Machala
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Common questions
How far is Machala from Bogotá?
1,092 km (678 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bogotá; by road roughly 1,332 km (828 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Machala by bus?
About 19 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Machala?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Machala?
The Dollar (USD).
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.