Cúcuta to Caracas by bus
Caracas lies 681 km (423 mi) north-east of Cúcuta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 831 km (516 mi) of road.
| Cúcuta | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 777,106 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Caracas are 1 h ahead of Cúcuta right now, so a 12 h 28 min journey lands 13 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Caracas
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 Cúcuta to Caracas
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Staying in Caracas
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (16), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,590 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caracas from Cúcuta?
681 km (423 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cúcuta; by road roughly 831 km (516 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to Caracas by bus?
About 12 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cúcuta and Caracas?
Caracas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Caracas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Caracas?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas, 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 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.