Quito to Pucallpa by bus
Pucallpa lies 1,007 km (626 mi) south-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 19 min including stops, over roughly 1,229 km (764 mi) of road.
| Quito | Pucallpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 2.8 million | 326,040 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
What changes when you arrive in Pucallpa
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 Pucallpa
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Staying in Pucallpa
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Common questions
How far is Pucallpa from Quito?
1,007 km (626 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,229 km (764 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Pucallpa by bus?
About 18 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Pucallpa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Pucallpa?
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.