What is the cheapest way to get from Bogotá to Riobamba?

The cheapest way to get from Bogotá to Riobamba is to bus and drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 26h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bogotá to Riobamba?

The fastest way to get from Bogotá to Riobamba is to fly and drive which takes 7h 28m and costs $200 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Bogotá and Riobamba?

No, there is no direct bus from Bogotá to Riobamba. However, there are services departing from Terminal Salitre and arriving at Riobamba via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.

How far is it from Bogotá to Riobamba?

The distance between Bogotá and Riobamba is 947 km. The road distance is 1256.3 km.

How do I travel from Bogotá to Riobamba without a car?

The best way to get from Bogotá to Riobamba without a car is to bus which takes 30h 28m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Riobamba?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Bogotá to Riobamba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bogotá to Riobamba bus from?

Bogotá to Riobamba bus services, operated by Continental Bus, depart from Terminal Salitre station.

Where does the Bogotá to Riobamba bus arrive?

Bogotá to Riobamba bus services, operated by Continental Bus, arrive at Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Bogotá to Riobamba?

Yes, the driving distance between Bogotá to Riobamba is 1256 km. It takes approximately 19h 22m to drive from Bogotá to Riobamba.

Where can I stay near Riobamba?

There are 82+ hotels available in Riobamba.

Bogotá to Riobamba - 8 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bogotá to Riobamba by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus
best
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)BOG - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
3. Take the bus from Quito to Riobamba
8h 34m
$182–379
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Puerto Caicedo
2. Drive from Puerto Caicedo to Lago Agrio
3. Take the bus from Lago Agrio to Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana
4. Take the bus from El Coca to Riobamba
26h 42m
$52–79
Drive 1,256.3 km
1. Drive from Bogotá to Riobamba1,256.3 km
19h 22m
$72–103
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, drive
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)BOG - GYE
2. Drive from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Riobamba
7h 28m
$203–460
Fly to Cuenca, bus
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Cuenca (CUE)BOG - CUE
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Riobamba
11h 35m
$188–453
Fly to Ipiales, bus
1. Fly from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Ipiales (IPI)BOG - IPI
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba
10h 38m
$203–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba
30h 28m
$72–113
Bus via Cali
1. Take the bus from Terminal Salitre to Terminal de Transporte Cali
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipiales
3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Riobamba
33h 58m
$74–116

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

49Weekly Planes

2h 7mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 946.9 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Bogotá, Colombia and Riobamba, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Terminal Salitre to Riobamba via Terminales de Transportes de Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, and Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe in around 30h 28m.

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