Bucaramanga to Táriba by bus
Táriba lies 125 km (78 mi) north-east of Bucaramanga, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 153 km (95 mi) of road.
| Bucaramanga | Táriba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 581,130 | 138,402 |
| Elevation | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) | 910 m (2,986 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Táriba are 1 h ahead of Bucaramanga right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Táriba
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 Táriba
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Common questions
How far is Táriba from Bucaramanga?
125 km (78 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bucaramanga; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucaramanga to Táriba by bus?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucaramanga and Táriba?
Táriba is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Táriba?
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.