Medellín to Punta Cardón by bus
Punta Cardón lies 842 km (523 mi) north-east of Medellín, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 1,027 km (638 mi) of road.
Open Punta Cardón in Google Maps
| Medellín | Punta Cardón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 113,999 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Punta Cardón are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 15 h 21 min journey lands 16 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Punta Cardón
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 Punta Cardón
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Punta Cardón
Live rooms and prices for Punta Cardón are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Punta Cardón
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Punta Cardón from Medellín?
842 km (523 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Medellín; by road roughly 1,027 km (638 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Punta Cardón by bus?
About 15 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Punta Cardón?
Punta Cardón is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Punta Cardón?
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.