Barquisimeto to Riohacha by bus
Riohacha lies 421 km (262 mi) north-west of Barquisimeto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 514 km (319 mi) of road.
| Barquisimeto | Riohacha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 188,014 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Riohacha are 1 h behind Barquisimeto right now, so a 7 h 48 min journey lands only 6 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riohacha
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 Riohacha
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Staying in Riohacha
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Common questions
How far is Riohacha from Barquisimeto?
421 km (262 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Barquisimeto; by road roughly 514 km (319 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Riohacha by bus?
About 7 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barquisimeto and Riohacha?
Riohacha is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Riohacha?
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.