Day trip from Bogotá to Tunja
Tunja lies 131 km (82 mi) north-east of Bogotá, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 131 km (82 mi) apart, Tunja is a realistic day trip from Bogotá: about 2 h 8 min each way by road.
| Bogotá | Tunja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 172,548 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 2,693 m (8,835 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tunja
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Staying in Tunja
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Common questions
How far is Tunja from Bogotá?
131 km (82 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 160 km (100 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Tunja by road?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Tunja?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
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.