Lima to Quito by train
Quito lies 1,324 km (823 mi) north of Lima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 2 min at the speeds typical of Peru and Ecuador rail, over roughly 1,615 km (1,004 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lima | Quito | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Ecuador |
| Population | 7.7 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Stations on record | Galera railway station | Estación de Tren de Chimbacalle, Quito |
What changes when you arrive in Quito
Crossing from Peru into Ecuador: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book trains from Lima to Quito
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Staying in Quito
Our booking partner lists 947 places to stay in Quito. Of the 459 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (218), and 19 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 54,891 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Quito from Lima?
1,324 km (823 mi) in a straight line, north of Lima; by road roughly 1,615 km (1,004 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lima to Quito by train?
About 19 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Quito?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Quito?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Quito?
Our booking partner lists 947 places to stay in Quito, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.