Quito to Cajamarca by bus
Cajamarca lies 771 km (479 mi) south of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 941 km (584 mi) of road.
| Quito | Cajamarca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 2.8 million | 201,329 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 2,684 m (8,806 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
What changes when you arrive in Cajamarca
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 Quito to Cajamarca
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Staying in Cajamarca
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Common questions
How far is Cajamarca from Quito?
771 km (479 mi) in a straight line, south of Quito; by road roughly 941 km (584 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Cajamarca by bus?
About 14 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Cajamarca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cajamarca?
The Sol (PEN).
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.