Riohacha to La Concepción by bus
La Concepción lies 156 km (97 mi) south-east of Riohacha, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 190 km (118 mi) of road.
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| Riohacha | La Concepción | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 188,014 | 120,478 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in La Concepción are 1 h ahead of Riohacha right now, so a 3 h 2 min journey lands 4 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in La Concepción
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.
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Staying in La Concepción
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Common questions
How far is La Concepción from Riohacha?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Riohacha; by road roughly 190 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riohacha to La Concepción by bus?
About 3 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riohacha and La Concepción?
La Concepción is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in La Concepción?
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.