Cúcuta to Machala by bus
Machala lies 1,492 km (927 mi) south-west of Cúcuta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 27 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 1,820 km (1,131 mi) of road.
| Cúcuta | Machala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Population | 777,106 | 289,141 |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 540001–540019 | 070201–070223 |
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 Cúcuta to Machala
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Staying in Machala
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Common questions
How far is Machala from Cúcuta?
1,492 km (927 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cúcuta; by road roughly 1,820 km (1,131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to Machala by bus?
About 27 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cúcuta 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.