Medellín to Manta by bus
Manta lies 984 km (611 mi) south-west of Medellín, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 54 min including stops, over roughly 1,200 km (746 mi) of road.
| Medellín | Manta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Population | 2 million | 264,281 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 050001–050048 | 130201–130225 |
What changes when you arrive in Manta
Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book buses from Medellín to Manta
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Staying in Manta
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Common questions
How far is Manta from Medellín?
984 km (611 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Medellín; by road roughly 1,200 km (746 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Manta by bus?
About 17 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Manta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Manta?
The Dollar (USD).
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.