Caracas to Paramaribo by bus
Paramaribo lies 1,387 km (862 mi) east of Caracas, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 8 min including stops, over roughly 1,693 km (1,052 mi) of road.
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| Caracas | Paramaribo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Suriname |
| Population | 3 million | 223,757 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) |
Clocks in Paramaribo are 1 h ahead of Caracas right now, so a 25 h 8 min journey lands 26 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Paramaribo
Crossing from Venezuela into Suriname: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Dollar (SRD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +597; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book buses from Caracas to Paramaribo
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Staying in Paramaribo
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Common questions
How far is Paramaribo from Caracas?
1,387 km (862 mi) in a straight line, east of Caracas; by road roughly 1,693 km (1,052 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Paramaribo by bus?
About 25 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Paramaribo?
Paramaribo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Paramaribo against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Paramaribo?
The Dollar (SRD).
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.