Barranquilla to Valencia by train
Valencia lies 747 km (464 mi) east of Barranquilla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Colombia and Venezuela rail, over roughly 911 km (566 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Barranquilla | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 547 m (1,795 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Valencia are 1 h ahead of Barranquilla right now, so a 10 h 44 min journey lands 11 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Valencia
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.
Where to book trains from Barranquilla to Valencia
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Staying in Valencia
Our booking partner lists 26 places to stay in Valencia. Of the 11 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (6), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 738 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Valencia from Barranquilla?
747 km (464 mi) in a straight line, east of Barranquilla; by road roughly 911 km (566 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Valencia by train?
About 10 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barranquilla and Valencia?
Valencia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Valencia?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Valencia?
Our booking partner lists 26 places to stay in Valencia, bookable on this site.
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.