Driving from Bucaramanga to Cali
Cali lies 557 km (346 mi) south-west of Bucaramanga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 680 km (422 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bucaramanga | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 581,130 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) | 758 m (2,487 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 680001–680011 | 760001–760050 |
Where to book car hire from Bucaramanga to Cali
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Staying in Cali
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (287), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 73,064 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cali from Bucaramanga?
557 km (346 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bucaramanga; by road roughly 680 km (422 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucaramanga to Cali by car?
About 8 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucaramanga and Cali?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Cali?
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali, 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.