Quito to Maracaibo by train
Maracaibo lies 1,430 km (889 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Ecuador and Venezuela rail, over roughly 1,745 km (1,084 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Quito | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Stations on record | Estación de Tren de Chimbacalle, Quito | Altos de la Vanega |
Clocks in Maracaibo are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 20 h 34 min journey lands 21 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maracaibo
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.
Where to book trains from Quito to Maracaibo
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Staying in Maracaibo
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Maracaibo
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Common questions
How far is Maracaibo from Quito?
1,430 km (889 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,745 km (1,084 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Maracaibo by train?
About 20 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in Maracaibo?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracaibo?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo, 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.