Barquisimeto to Cali by train
Cali lies 1,081 km (672 mi) south-west of Barquisimeto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 33 min at the speeds typical of Venezuela and Colombia rail, over roughly 1,319 km (820 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Barquisimeto | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 758 m (2,487 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Cali are 1 h behind Barquisimeto right now, so a 15 h 33 min journey lands only 14 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cali
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book trains from Barquisimeto to Cali
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Staying in Cali
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (287), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 73,064 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cali from Barquisimeto?
1,081 km (672 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Barquisimeto; by road roughly 1,319 km (820 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Cali by train?
About 15 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barquisimeto and Cali?
Cali is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Cali?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Cali?
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali, 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.