Cali to Chimbote by bus
Chimbote lies 1,409 km (876 mi) south of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 1,720 km (1,068 mi) of road.
| Cali | Chimbote | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Peru |
| Population | 2.4 million | 316,966 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 02801–22630 |
What changes when you arrive in Chimbote
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 Cali to Chimbote
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Staying in Chimbote
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Common questions
How far is Chimbote from Cali?
1,409 km (876 mi) in a straight line, south of Cali; by road roughly 1,720 km (1,068 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Chimbote by bus?
About 25 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Chimbote?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chimbote?
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.