Sincelejo to Machiques by bus
Machiques lies 322 km (200 mi) east of Sincelejo, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 393 km (244 mi) of road.
| Sincelejo | Machiques | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 277,773 | 132,734 |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Machiques are 1 h ahead of Sincelejo right now, so a 6 h 2 min journey lands 7 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Machiques
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 Sincelejo to Machiques
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Staying in Machiques
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Common questions
How far is Machiques from Sincelejo?
322 km (200 mi) in a straight line, east of Sincelejo; by road roughly 393 km (244 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sincelejo to Machiques by bus?
About 6 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sincelejo and Machiques?
Machiques is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Machiques?
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.