Guayaquil to Ibagué by train
Ibagué lies 903 km (561 mi) north-east of Guayaquil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 58 min at the speeds typical of Ecuador and Colombia rail, over roughly 1,101 km (684 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Guayaquil | Ibagué | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.7 million | 529,635 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 1,047 m (3,435 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Ibagué
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 trains from Guayaquil to Ibagué
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Staying in Ibagué
Our booking partner lists 312 places to stay in Ibagué. Of the 99 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (78), and 2 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 13,445 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ibagué
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Common questions
How far is Ibagué from Guayaquil?
903 km (561 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guayaquil; by road roughly 1,101 km (684 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Ibagué by train?
About 12 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guayaquil and Ibagué?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ibagué?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Ibagué?
Our booking partner lists 312 places to stay in Ibagué, bookable on this site.
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.