Punta Cardón to Medellín by bus
Medellín lies 842 km (523 mi) south-west of Punta Cardón, -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.
| Punta Cardón | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 113,999 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Medellín are 1 h behind Punta Cardón right now, so a 15 h 21 min journey lands only 14 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Medellín
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 Punta Cardón to Medellín
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Staying in Medellín
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 630 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (304), and 24 are five-star. Across 419 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 302,791 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Medellín from Punta Cardón?
842 km (523 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Punta Cardón; by road roughly 1,027 km (638 mi).
How long does it take to get from Punta Cardón to Medellín 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 Punta Cardón and Medellín?
Medellín is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Medellín?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Medellín?
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín, 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.