Cali to Puerto Cabello by bus
Puerto Cabello lies 1,222 km (759 mi) north-east of Cali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 1,491 km (927 mi) of road.
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| Cali | Puerto Cabello | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.4 million | 174,000 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Puerto Cabello are 1 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 22 h 11 min journey lands 23 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Cabello
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 Puerto Cabello
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Staying in Puerto Cabello
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Cabello from Cali?
1,222 km (759 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali; by road roughly 1,491 km (927 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Puerto Cabello by bus?
About 22 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Puerto Cabello?
Puerto Cabello is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Puerto Cabello?
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.