Driving from Quito to Manizales
Manizales lies 678 km (421 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 827 km (514 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Quito | Manizales | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 434,403 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 2,144 m (7,034 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Manizales
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 car hire from Quito to Manizales
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Staying in Manizales
Our booking partner lists 384 places to stay in Manizales. Of the 140 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (90), and 5 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 17,008 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Manizales
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Common questions
How far is Manizales from Quito?
678 km (421 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 827 km (514 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Manizales by car?
About 10 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Manizales?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Manizales?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Manizales?
Our booking partner lists 384 places to stay in Manizales, 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.