Barquisimeto to Tuluá by bus
Tuluá lies 1,005 km (625 mi) south-west of Barquisimeto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 1,227 km (762 mi) of road.
| Barquisimeto | Tuluá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 221,684 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 974 m (3,196 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Tuluá are 1 h behind Barquisimeto right now, so a 18 h 17 min journey lands only 17 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tuluá
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.
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Staying in Tuluá
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Common questions
How far is Tuluá from Barquisimeto?
1,005 km (625 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Barquisimeto; by road roughly 1,227 km (762 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Tuluá by bus?
About 18 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barquisimeto and Tuluá?
Tuluá is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Tuluá?
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.