Caracas to Mérida by bus
Mérida lies 516 km (321 mi) south-west of Caracas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 630 km (391 mi) of road.
| Caracas | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 3 million | 300,000 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1,389 m (4,557 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
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Staying in Mérida
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Common questions
How far is Mérida from Caracas?
516 km (321 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 630 km (391 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Mérida by bus?
About 9 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Mérida?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.