Driving from Caracas to Madrid
Madrid lies 1,035 km (643 mi) south-west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 1,263 km (785 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Caracas | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 3 million | 135,000 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 2,547 m (8,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Madrid are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 15 h 47 min journey lands only 14 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madrid
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 car hire from Caracas to Madrid
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Staying in Madrid
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Caracas?
1,035 km (643 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 1,263 km (785 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Madrid by car?
About 15 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Madrid?
Madrid is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Madrid?
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.