Guayaquil to Tunja by bus
Tunja lies 1,125 km (699 mi) north-east of Guayaquil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 27 min including stops, over roughly 1,373 km (853 mi) of road.
| Guayaquil | Tunja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.7 million | 172,548 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 2,693 m (8,835 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Tunja
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 Guayaquil to Tunja
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Staying in Tunja
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Common questions
How far is Tunja from Guayaquil?
1,125 km (699 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guayaquil; by road roughly 1,373 km (853 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Tunja by bus?
About 20 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guayaquil and Tunja?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tunja?
The Peso (COP).
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.