Maracaibo to Chía by bus
Chía lies 697 km (433 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 46 min including stops, over roughly 851 km (529 mi) of road.
| Maracaibo | Chía | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 124,309 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 2,557 m (8,389 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Chía are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 12 h 46 min journey lands only 11 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chía
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 Chía
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Staying in Chía
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Common questions
How far is Chía from Maracaibo?
697 km (433 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 851 km (529 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Chía by bus?
About 12 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Chía?
Chía is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Chía?
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.