Riobamba to San Martin by bus
San Martin lies 451 km (280 mi) south-west of Riobamba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 550 km (342 mi) of road.
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| Riobamba | San Martin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 264,048 | 130,000 |
| Elevation | 2,777 m (9,111 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 060101–060114 | 01445–25530 |
What changes when you arrive in San Martin
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 Riobamba to San Martin
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Staying in San Martin
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Common questions
How far is San Martin from Riobamba?
451 km (280 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Riobamba; by road roughly 550 km (342 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riobamba to San Martin by bus?
About 8 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riobamba and San Martin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Martin?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.