Maracaibo to Esmeraldas by bus
Esmeraldas lies 1,396 km (867 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,703 km (1,058 mi) of road.
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| Maracaibo | Esmeraldas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Ecuador |
| Population | 1.8 million | 218,727 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
Clocks in Esmeraldas are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 25 h 18 min journey lands only 24 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Esmeraldas
Crossing from Venezuela into Ecuador: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book buses from Maracaibo to Esmeraldas
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Staying in Esmeraldas
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Common questions
How far is Esmeraldas from Maracaibo?
1,396 km (867 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 1,703 km (1,058 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Esmeraldas by bus?
About 25 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Esmeraldas?
Esmeraldas is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guayaquil against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Esmeraldas?
The Dollar (USD).
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.