Barranquilla to Los Teques by bus
Los Teques lies 848 km (527 mi) east of Barranquilla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 1,035 km (643 mi) of road.
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| Barranquilla | Los Teques | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.2 million | 252,242 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 1,190 m (3,904 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Los Teques are 1 h ahead of Barranquilla right now, so a 15 h 28 min journey lands 16 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Los Teques
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 Los Teques
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Common questions
How far is Los Teques from Barranquilla?
848 km (527 mi) in a straight line, east of Barranquilla; by road roughly 1,035 km (643 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barranquilla to Los Teques by bus?
About 15 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barranquilla and Los Teques?
Los Teques is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Los Teques?
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.