Quito to Chimbote by bus
Chimbote lies 984 km (611 mi) south of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 54 min including stops, over roughly 1,200 km (746 mi) of road.
| Quito | Chimbote | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 2.8 million | 316,966 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
What changes when you arrive in Chimbote
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 Chimbote
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Staying in Chimbote
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Common questions
How far is Chimbote from Quito?
984 km (611 mi) in a straight line, south of Quito; by road roughly 1,200 km (746 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Chimbote by bus?
About 17 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Chimbote?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chimbote?
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.