Quito to Riohacha by bus
Riohacha lies 1,449 km (900 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 1,768 km (1,098 mi) of road.
| Quito | Riohacha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 188,014 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Riohacha
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from Quito to Riohacha
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Staying in Riohacha
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Common questions
How far is Riohacha from Quito?
1,449 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,768 km (1,098 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Riohacha by bus?
About 26 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Riohacha?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Riohacha?
The Peso (COP).
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.