Quito to Araure by bus
Araure lies 1,499 km (931 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 27 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 1,829 km (1,136 mi) of road.
| Quito | Araure | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 181,820 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 240 m (787 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Araure are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 27 h 9 min journey lands 28 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Araure
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Quito to Araure
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Staying in Araure
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Common questions
How far is Araure from Quito?
1,499 km (931 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,829 km (1,136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Araure by bus?
About 27 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Araure?
Araure is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in Araure?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.