Dosquebradas to Maracaibo by bus
Maracaibo lies 785 km (488 mi) north-east of Dosquebradas, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 958 km (595 mi) of road.
| Dosquebradas | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 206,693 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Maracaibo are 1 h ahead of Dosquebradas right now, so a 14 h 20 min journey lands 15 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maracaibo
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 Dosquebradas to Maracaibo
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Staying in Maracaibo
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Maracaibo
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Common questions
How far is Maracaibo from Dosquebradas?
785 km (488 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dosquebradas; by road roughly 958 km (595 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dosquebradas to Maracaibo by bus?
About 14 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dosquebradas and Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Maracaibo?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracaibo?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo, 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.