Tunja to Barquisimeto by bus
Barquisimeto lies 668 km (415 mi) north-east of Tunja, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 815 km (507 mi) of road.
Open Barquisimeto in Google Maps
| Tunja | Barquisimeto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 172,548 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 2,693 m (8,835 ft) | 606 m (1,988 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Barquisimeto are 1 h ahead of Tunja right now, so a 12 h 14 min journey lands 13 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barquisimeto
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 Tunja to Barquisimeto
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 Barquisimeto
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Barquisimeto. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (2), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 178 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Barquisimeto
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 Barquisimeto from Tunja?
668 km (415 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tunja; by road roughly 815 km (507 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tunja to Barquisimeto by bus?
About 12 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tunja and Barquisimeto?
Barquisimeto is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Barquisimeto?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Barquisimeto?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Barquisimeto, 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.