Machala to Lima by bus
Lima lies 1,029 km (639 mi) south of Machala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 1,255 km (780 mi) of road.
| Machala | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 289,141 | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 070201–070223 | 02250–15088 |
What changes when you arrive in Lima
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 Machala to Lima
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Staying in Lima
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 650 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (300), and 34 are five-star. Across 363 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 261,756 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lima from Machala?
1,029 km (639 mi) in a straight line, south of Machala; by road roughly 1,255 km (780 mi).
How long does it take to get from Machala to Lima by bus?
About 18 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Machala and Lima?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lima?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Lima?
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima, 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.