Machiques to Ocaña by bus
Ocaña lies 221 km (137 mi) south-west of Machiques, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 270 km (168 mi) of road.
| Machiques | Ocaña | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 132,734 | 101,158 |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) | 1,197 m (3,927 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Ocaña are 1 h behind Machiques right now, so a 4 h 13 min journey lands only 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ocaña
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from Machiques to Ocaña
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Staying in Ocaña
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Common questions
How far is Ocaña from Machiques?
221 km (137 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Machiques; by road roughly 270 km (168 mi).
How long does it take to get from Machiques to Ocaña by bus?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Machiques and Ocaña?
Ocaña is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Ocaña?
The Peso (COP).
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.