Quito to Trujillo by train
Trujillo lies 879 km (546 mi) south of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Ecuador and Peru rail, over roughly 1,072 km (666 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Quito | Trujillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 2.8 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Stations on record | Estación de Tren de Chimbacalle, Quito | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Trujillo
Crossing from Ecuador into Peru: money changes from the Dollar to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book trains from Quito to Trujillo
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Staying in Trujillo
Our booking partner lists 180 places to stay in Trujillo. Of the 115 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (78), and 1 are five-star. Across 34 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 15,207 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Trujillo from Quito?
879 km (546 mi) in a straight line, south of Quito; by road roughly 1,072 km (666 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Trujillo by train?
About 12 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Trujillo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Trujillo?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Trujillo?
Our booking partner lists 180 places to stay in Trujillo, 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.