Eloy Alfaro to Cúcuta by bus
Cúcuta lies 1,385 km (860 mi) north-east of Eloy Alfaro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 6 min including stops, over roughly 1,689 km (1,050 mi) of road.
| Eloy Alfaro | Cúcuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 315,724 | 777,106 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 130711 | 540001–540019 |
What changes when you arrive in Cúcuta
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from Eloy Alfaro to Cúcuta
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Staying in Cúcuta
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Cúcuta. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (31), and 1 are five-star. Across 31 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 20,243 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cúcuta from Eloy Alfaro?
1,385 km (860 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Eloy Alfaro; by road roughly 1,689 km (1,050 mi).
How long does it take to get from Eloy Alfaro to Cúcuta by bus?
About 25 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Eloy Alfaro and Cúcuta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cúcuta?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Cúcuta?
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Cúcuta, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.