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Santo Domingo de los ColoradosRiobamba

Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Riobamba by bus

Riobamba lies 167 km (104 mi) south of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 3 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 204 km (127 mi) of road.

Santo Domingo de los ColoradosRiobamba

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Santo Domingo de los ColoradosRiobamba
CountryEcuadorEcuador
Population458,580264,048
Elevation555 m (1,821 ft)2,777 m (9,111 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Guayaquil)UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil)
Postal codes230101–230211060101–060114

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Common questions

How far is Riobamba from Santo Domingo de los Colorados?

167 km (104 mi) in a straight line, south of Santo Domingo de los Colorados; by road roughly 204 km (127 mi).

How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Riobamba by bus?

About 3 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Santo Domingo de los Colorados and Riobamba?

No, both are on America/Guayaquil at the moment.

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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.