Cúcuta to Medellín by train
Medellín lies 386 km (240 mi) south-west of Cúcuta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 33 min at the speeds typical of Colombia rail, over roughly 470 km (292 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cúcuta | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 777,106 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 540001–540019 | 050001–050048 |
Where to book trains from Cúcuta to Medellín
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Staying in Medellín
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 630 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (304), and 24 are five-star. Across 419 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 302,791 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Medellín from Cúcuta?
386 km (240 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cúcuta; by road roughly 470 km (292 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to Medellín by train?
About 5 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cúcuta and Medellín?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Medellín?
Our booking partner lists 2,864+ places to stay in Medellín, 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.