Caracas to Florencia by bus
Florencia lies 1,379 km (857 mi) south-west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h including stops, over roughly 1,683 km (1,046 mi) of road.
| Caracas | Florencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 3 million | 168,346 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Florencia are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 25 h journey lands only 24 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Florencia
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 Caracas to Florencia
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Staying in Florencia
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Common questions
How far is Florencia from Caracas?
1,379 km (857 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 1,683 km (1,046 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Florencia by bus?
About 25 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Florencia?
Florencia is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Florencia?
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.