Medellín to Cabimas by bus
Cabimas lies 647 km (402 mi) north-east of Medellín, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 52 min including stops, over roughly 789 km (491 mi) of road.
| Medellín | Cabimas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 351,736 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Cabimas are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 11 h 52 min journey lands 12 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cabimas
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Medellín to Cabimas
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Staying in Cabimas
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Common questions
How far is Cabimas from Medellín?
647 km (402 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Medellín; by road roughly 789 km (491 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Cabimas by bus?
About 11 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Cabimas?
Cabimas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Cabimas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.