Caracas to Buenaventura by bus
Buenaventura lies 1,339 km (832 mi) south-west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 1,634 km (1,015 mi) of road.
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| Caracas | Buenaventura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 3 million | 240,387 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Buenaventura are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 24 h 16 min journey lands only 23 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Buenaventura
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 Buenaventura
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Common questions
How far is Buenaventura from Caracas?
1,339 km (832 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 1,634 km (1,015 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Buenaventura by bus?
About 24 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Buenaventura?
Buenaventura is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Buenaventura?
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.