Maracaibo to Cartago by bus
Cartago lies 809 km (503 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 46 min including stops, over roughly 987 km (613 mi) of road.
| Maracaibo | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 134,972 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 722 m (2,369 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Cartago are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 14 h 46 min journey lands only 13 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cartago
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 Maracaibo to Cartago
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Staying in Cartago
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Common questions
How far is Cartago from Maracaibo?
809 km (503 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 987 km (613 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Cartago by bus?
About 14 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Cartago?
Cartago is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Cartago?
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.