Bogotá to Cajamarca by bus
Cajamarca lies 1,398 km (869 mi) south of Bogotá, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 1,706 km (1,060 mi) of road.
| Bogotá | Cajamarca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Peru |
| Population | 7.7 million | 201,329 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 2,684 m (8,806 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
What changes when you arrive in Cajamarca
Crossing from Colombia into Peru: money changes from the Peso to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book buses from Bogotá to Cajamarca
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Staying in Cajamarca
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Common questions
How far is Cajamarca from Bogotá?
1,398 km (869 mi) in a straight line, south of Bogotá; by road roughly 1,706 km (1,060 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Cajamarca by bus?
About 25 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Cajamarca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cajamarca?
The Sol (PEN).
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.