Driving from Bogotá to Acarigua
Acarigua lies 770 km (478 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 939 km (584 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bogotá | Acarigua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 7.7 million | 188,278 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 189 m (620 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Acarigua are 1 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 11 h 45 min journey lands 12 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Acarigua
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 Acarigua
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Common questions
How far is Acarigua from Bogotá?
770 km (478 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 939 km (584 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Acarigua by car?
About 11 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Acarigua?
Acarigua is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Acarigua?
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.