Bogotá to Turmero by bus
Turmero lies 960 km (596 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 1,171 km (727 mi) of road.
| Bogotá | Turmero | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 7.7 million | 344,700 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Turmero are 1 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 17 h 28 min journey lands 18 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Turmero
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 Turmero
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Common questions
How far is Turmero from Bogotá?
960 km (596 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 1,171 km (727 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Turmero by bus?
About 17 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Turmero?
Turmero is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Turmero?
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.