Georgetown to Paramaribo by bus
Paramaribo lies 346 km (215 mi) east of Georgetown, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 423 km (263 mi) of road.
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| Georgetown | Paramaribo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guyana | Suriname |
| Population | 235,017 | 223,757 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Guyana) | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) |
Clocks in Paramaribo are 1 h ahead of Georgetown right now, so a 6 h 28 min journey lands 7 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Paramaribo
Crossing from Guyana into Suriname: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (SRD); 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 Georgetown to Paramaribo
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Staying in Paramaribo
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Common questions
How far is Paramaribo from Georgetown?
346 km (215 mi) in a straight line, east of Georgetown; by road roughly 423 km (263 mi).
How long does it take to get from Georgetown to Paramaribo by bus?
About 6 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Georgetown and Paramaribo?
Paramaribo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Paramaribo against America/Guyana).
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.