Barranquilla to Anaco by bus
Anaco lies 1,142 km (710 mi) east of Barranquilla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 44 min including stops, over roughly 1,393 km (866 mi) of road.
| Barranquilla | Anaco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 139,397 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Anaco are 1 h ahead of Barranquilla right now, so a 20 h 44 min journey lands 21 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Anaco
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.
Where to book buses from Barranquilla to Anaco
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Staying in Anaco
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Common questions
How far is Anaco from Barranquilla?
1,142 km (710 mi) in a straight line, east of Barranquilla; by road roughly 1,393 km (866 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Anaco by bus?
About 20 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barranquilla and Anaco?
Anaco is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Anaco?
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.