Caracas to Cali by bus
Cali lies 1,322 km (821 mi) south-west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 1,612 km (1,002 mi) of road.
| Caracas | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 3 million | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 758 m (2,487 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Cali are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 23 h 58 min journey lands only 22 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cali
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from Caracas to Cali
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Staying in Cali
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (287), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 73,064 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Cali
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Common questions
How far is Cali from Caracas?
1,322 km (821 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 1,612 km (1,002 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Cali by bus?
About 23 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Cali?
Cali is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Cali?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Cali?
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.