Ciudad Guayana to Bogotá by train
Bogotá lies 1,330 km (827 mi) west of Ciudad Guayana, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Venezuela and Colombia rail, over roughly 1,623 km (1,009 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ciudad Guayana | Bogotá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 978,202 | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Estación de la Sabana, Usaquen station |
Clocks in Bogotá are 1 h behind Ciudad Guayana right now, so a 19 h 8 min journey lands only 18 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bogotá
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 Ciudad Guayana to Bogotá
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Staying in Bogotá
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Common questions
How far is Bogotá from Ciudad Guayana?
1,330 km (827 mi) in a straight line, west of Ciudad Guayana; by road roughly 1,623 km (1,009 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Guayana to Bogotá by train?
About 19 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Guayana and Bogotá?
Bogotá is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Bogotá?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Bogotá?
Our booking partner lists 3,130+ places to stay in Bogotá, 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.