Driving from Cali to Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga lies 557 km (346 mi) north-east of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 680 km (422 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cali | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 2.4 million | 581,130 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 680001–680011 |
Where to book car hire from Cali to Bucaramanga
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Staying in Bucaramanga
Our booking partner lists 243 places to stay in Bucaramanga. Of the 106 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 4 are five-star. Across 51 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 25,622 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bucaramanga from Cali?
557 km (346 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali; by road roughly 680 km (422 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Bucaramanga by car?
About 8 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Bucaramanga?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bucaramanga?
Our booking partner lists 243 places to stay in Bucaramanga, 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 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.