Caracas to Barrancabermeja by bus
Barrancabermeja lies 856 km (532 mi) south-west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 1,044 km (649 mi) of road.
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| Caracas | Barrancabermeja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 3 million | 191,403 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Barrancabermeja are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 15 h 36 min journey lands only 14 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barrancabermeja
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.
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Staying in Barrancabermeja
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Common questions
How far is Barrancabermeja from Caracas?
856 km (532 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 1,044 km (649 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Barrancabermeja by bus?
About 15 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Barrancabermeja?
Barrancabermeja is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Barrancabermeja?
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.