Bogotá to Cumaná by bus
Cumaná lies 1,271 km (789 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,550 km (963 mi) of road.
| Bogotá | Cumaná | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 7.7 million | 405,626 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Cumaná are 1 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 23 h 3 min journey lands 24 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cumaná
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 buses from Bogotá to Cumaná
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Staying in Cumaná
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Cumaná. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Cumaná
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Common questions
How far is Cumaná from Bogotá?
1,271 km (789 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 1,550 km (963 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Cumaná by bus?
About 23 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Cumaná?
Cumaná is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Cumaná?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Cumaná?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Cumaná, 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.