Latacunga to Trujillo by bus
Trujillo lies 800 km (497 mi) south of Latacunga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 976 km (606 mi) of road.
| Latacunga | Trujillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 205,624 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 2,770 m (9,088 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 050101–050113 | 13001–20230 |
What changes when you arrive in Trujillo
Crossing from Ecuador into Peru: money changes from the Dollar 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 Latacunga to Trujillo
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Staying in Trujillo
Our booking partner lists 180 places to stay in Trujillo. Of the 115 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (78), and 1 are five-star. Across 34 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 15,207 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Trujillo
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Common questions
How far is Trujillo from Latacunga?
800 km (497 mi) in a straight line, south of Latacunga; by road roughly 976 km (606 mi).
How long does it take to get from Latacunga to Trujillo by bus?
About 14 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Latacunga and Trujillo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Trujillo?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Trujillo?
Our booking partner lists 180 places to stay in Trujillo, 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 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.