Barquisimeto to Maicao by bus
Maicao lies 347 km (216 mi) north-west of Barquisimeto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 424 km (263 mi) of road.
| Barquisimeto | Maicao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 166,603 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Maicao are 1 h behind Barquisimeto right now, so a 6 h 29 min journey lands only 5 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maicao
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 buses from Barquisimeto to Maicao
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Staying in Maicao
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Common questions
How far is Maicao from Barquisimeto?
347 km (216 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Barquisimeto; by road roughly 424 km (263 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Maicao by bus?
About 6 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barquisimeto and Maicao?
Maicao is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Maicao?
The Peso (COP).
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.