Caracas to Ibagué by train
Ibagué lies 1,138 km (707 mi) south-west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Venezuela and Colombia rail, over roughly 1,388 km (862 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Caracas | Ibagué | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 3 million | 529,635 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1,047 m (3,435 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | Libertador Simón Bolívar Terminal, Las Adjuntas | none listed |
Clocks in Ibagué are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 16 h 21 min journey lands only 15 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ibagué
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 trains from Caracas to Ibagué
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Staying in Ibagué
Our booking partner lists 312 places to stay in Ibagué. Of the 99 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (78), and 2 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 13,445 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ibagué from Caracas?
1,138 km (707 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 1,388 km (862 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Ibagué by train?
About 16 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Ibagué?
Ibagué is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Ibagué?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Ibagué?
Our booking partner lists 312 places to stay in Ibagué, 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.