Barranquilla to Coro by bus
Coro lies 559 km (347 mi) east of Barranquilla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 682 km (424 mi) of road.
| Barranquilla | Coro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 246,657 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Coro are 1 h ahead of Barranquilla right now, so a 10 h 17 min journey lands 11 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Coro
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 Coro
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Staying in Coro
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Common questions
How far is Coro from Barranquilla?
559 km (347 mi) in a straight line, east of Barranquilla; by road roughly 682 km (424 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Coro by bus?
About 10 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barranquilla and Coro?
Coro is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Coro?
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.