Quito to Alto Barinas by bus
Alto Barinas lies 1,345 km (835 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 1,640 km (1,019 mi) of road.
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| Quito | Alto Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 284,289 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Alto Barinas are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 24 h 22 min journey lands 25 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alto Barinas
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Staying in Alto Barinas
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Common questions
How far is Alto Barinas from Quito?
1,345 km (835 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,640 km (1,019 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Alto Barinas by bus?
About 24 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Alto Barinas?
Alto Barinas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in Alto Barinas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.