Bogotá to Baruta by bus
Baruta lies 1,025 km (637 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 1,250 km (777 mi) of road.
| Bogotá | Baruta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 7.7 million | 244,216 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 999 m (3,278 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Baruta are 1 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 18 h 38 min journey lands 19 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Baruta
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 Bogotá to Baruta
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Staying in Baruta
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Common questions
How far is Baruta from Bogotá?
1,025 km (637 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 1,250 km (777 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Baruta by bus?
About 18 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Baruta?
Baruta is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Baruta?
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.