Mérida to Caracas by bus
Caracas lies 516 km (321 mi) north-east of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 630 km (391 mi) of road.
| Mérida | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 300,000 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 1,389 m (4,557 ft) | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Where to book buses from Mérida to Caracas
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 Caracas
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (16), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,590 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Caracas
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 Caracas from Mérida?
516 km (321 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mérida; by road roughly 630 km (391 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Caracas by bus?
About 9 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Caracas?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Where can I stay in Caracas?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.