Quito to Tuluá by bus
Tuluá lies 545 km (339 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 665 km (413 mi) of road.
| Quito | Tuluá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 221,684 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 974 m (3,196 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Tuluá
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 Tuluá
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Staying in Tuluá
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Common questions
How far is Tuluá from Quito?
545 km (339 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 665 km (413 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Tuluá by bus?
About 10 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Tuluá?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tuluá?
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.