Bogotá to Puerto La Cruz by bus
Puerto La Cruz lies 1,214 km (754 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 1 min including stops, over roughly 1,481 km (920 mi) of road.
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| Bogotá | Puerto La Cruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 7.7 million | 370,000 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Puerto La Cruz are 1 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 22 h 1 min journey lands 23 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puerto La Cruz
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 Puerto La Cruz
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Common questions
How far is Puerto La Cruz from Bogotá?
1,214 km (754 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 1,481 km (920 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Puerto La Cruz by bus?
About 22 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Puerto La Cruz?
Puerto La Cruz is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Puerto La Cruz?
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.