Bogotá to Maracay by bus
Maracay lies 951 km (591 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 19 min including stops, over roughly 1,160 km (721 mi) of road.
| Bogotá | Maracay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 7.7 million | 464,700 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Maracay are 1 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 17 h 19 min journey lands 18 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maracay
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 Maracay
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Staying in Maracay
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Maracay. Of the 7 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (4). Guests have left 86 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Maracay
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Common questions
How far is Maracay from Bogotá?
951 km (591 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 1,160 km (721 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Maracay by bus?
About 17 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Maracay?
Maracay is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Maracay?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracay?
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Maracay, bookable on this site.
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.