Guadalajara de Buga to Maracaibo by bus
Maracaibo lies 910 km (566 mi) north-east of Guadalajara de Buga, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 1,111 km (690 mi) of road.
| Guadalajara de Buga | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 114,316 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 979 m (3,212 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 Guadalajara de Buga right now, so a 16 h 35 min journey lands 17 h 35 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 Guadalajara de Buga 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 Guadalajara de Buga?
910 km (566 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guadalajara de Buga; by road roughly 1,111 km (690 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guadalajara de Buga to Maracaibo by bus?
About 16 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guadalajara de Buga 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.