Driving from Barquisimeto to Neiva
Neiva lies 1,028 km (639 mi) south-west of Barquisimeto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 1,254 km (779 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Barquisimeto | Neiva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 357,392 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Neiva are 1 h behind Barquisimeto right now, so a 15 h 41 min journey lands only 14 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Neiva
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 car hire from Barquisimeto to Neiva
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Staying in Neiva
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Common questions
How far is Neiva from Barquisimeto?
1,028 km (639 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Barquisimeto; by road roughly 1,254 km (779 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Neiva by car?
About 15 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barquisimeto and Neiva?
Neiva is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Neiva?
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.