Maracaibo to Yopal by bus
Yopal lies 596 km (371 mi) south of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 728 km (452 mi) of road.
| Maracaibo | Yopal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 168,433 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 426 m (1,398 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Yopal are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 10 h 57 min journey lands only 9 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yopal
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 Yopal
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Staying in Yopal
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Common questions
How far is Yopal from Maracaibo?
596 km (371 mi) in a straight line, south of Maracaibo; by road roughly 728 km (452 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Yopal by bus?
About 10 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Yopal?
Yopal is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Yopal?
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.