Day trip from Cúcuta to Alto Barinas
Alto Barinas lies 262 km (163 mi) east of Cúcuta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 262 km (163 mi) apart, Alto Barinas is a realistic day trip from Cúcuta: about 4 h 16 min each way by road.
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| Cúcuta | Alto Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 777,106 | 284,289 |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Alto Barinas are 1 h ahead of Cúcuta right now, so a 4 h 16 min journey lands 5 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alto Barinas
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.
Where to book tours and tickets in Alto Barinas
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Staying in Alto Barinas
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Common questions
How far is Alto Barinas from Cúcuta?
262 km (163 mi) in a straight line, east of Cúcuta; by road roughly 320 km (199 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to Alto Barinas by road?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cúcuta and Alto Barinas?
Alto Barinas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Alto Barinas?
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.