Cali to Carora by bus
Carora lies 1,033 km (642 mi) north-east of Cali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 1,260 km (783 mi) of road.
| Cali | Carora | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.4 million | 121,741 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 420 m (1,378 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Carora are 1 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 18 h 47 min journey lands 19 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Carora
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 Cali to Carora
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Staying in Carora
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Common questions
How far is Carora from Cali?
1,033 km (642 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali; by road roughly 1,260 km (783 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Carora by bus?
About 18 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Carora?
Carora is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Carora?
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.