Cali to Guarenas by bus
Guarenas lies 1,344 km (835 mi) north-east of Cali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 1,639 km (1,019 mi) of road.
| Cali | Guarenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.4 million | 248,588 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 361 m (1,184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Guarenas are 1 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 24 h 21 min journey lands 25 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guarenas
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 Guarenas
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Staying in Guarenas
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Common questions
How far is Guarenas from Cali?
1,344 km (835 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali; by road roughly 1,639 km (1,019 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Guarenas by bus?
About 24 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Guarenas?
Guarenas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Guarenas?
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.