Caracas to Malambo by bus
Malambo lies 864 km (537 mi) west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 45 min including stops, over roughly 1,054 km (655 mi) of road.
| Caracas | Malambo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 3 million | 129,148 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Malambo are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 15 h 45 min journey lands only 14 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malambo
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 Malambo
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Staying in Malambo
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Common questions
How far is Malambo from Caracas?
864 km (537 mi) in a straight line, west of Caracas; by road roughly 1,054 km (655 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Malambo by bus?
About 15 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Malambo?
Malambo is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Malambo?
The Peso (COP).
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.