Day trip from Quito to Pasto
Pasto lies 212 km (132 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 212 km (132 mi) apart, Pasto is a realistic day trip from Quito: about 3 h 27 min each way by road.
| Quito | Pasto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 392,930 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Pasto
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 tours and tickets in Pasto
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Staying in Pasto
Our booking partner lists 182 places to stay in Pasto. Of the 63 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (43), and 1 are five-star. Across 32 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 7,614 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Pasto
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Common questions
How far is Pasto from Quito?
212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 259 km (161 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Pasto by road?
About 3 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Pasto?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Pasto?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Pasto?
Our booking partner lists 182 places to stay in Pasto, 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.