Barranquilla to Palo Negro by bus
Palo Negro lies 796 km (495 mi) east of Barranquilla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 971 km (604 mi) of road.
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| Barranquilla | Palo Negro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 128,875 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Palo Negro are 1 h ahead of Barranquilla right now, so a 14 h 32 min journey lands 15 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Palo Negro
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Staying in Palo Negro
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Common questions
How far is Palo Negro from Barranquilla?
796 km (495 mi) in a straight line, east of Barranquilla; by road roughly 971 km (604 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Palo Negro by bus?
About 14 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barranquilla and Palo Negro?
Palo Negro is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Palo Negro?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.