Valencia to Tunja by bus
Tunja lies 782 km (486 mi) south-west of Valencia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 954 km (593 mi) of road.
| Valencia | Tunja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 172,548 |
| Elevation | 547 m (1,795 ft) | 2,693 m (8,835 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Tunja are 1 h behind Valencia right now, so a 14 h 17 min journey lands only 13 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tunja
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 Valencia to Tunja
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Staying in Tunja
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Common questions
How far is Tunja from Valencia?
782 km (486 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Valencia; by road roughly 954 km (593 mi).
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Tunja by bus?
About 14 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valencia and Tunja?
Tunja is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Tunja?
The Peso (COP).
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.