Cartagena to Santa Teresa del Tuy by bus
Santa Teresa del Tuy lies 966 km (600 mi) east of Cartagena, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 1,178 km (732 mi) of road.
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| Cartagena | Santa Teresa del Tuy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 914,552 | 278,890 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Santa Teresa del Tuy are 1 h ahead of Cartagena right now, so a 17 h 35 min journey lands 18 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Teresa del Tuy
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Teresa del Tuy from Cartagena?
966 km (600 mi) in a straight line, east of Cartagena; by road roughly 1,178 km (732 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cartagena to Santa Teresa del Tuy by bus?
About 17 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cartagena and Santa Teresa del Tuy?
Santa Teresa del Tuy is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Santa Teresa del Tuy?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.