Day trip from Cúcuta to San Carlos del Zulia
San Carlos del Zulia lies 137 km (85 mi) north-east of Cúcuta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 137 km (85 mi) apart, San Carlos del Zulia is a realistic day trip from Cúcuta: about 2 h 14 min each way by road.
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| Cúcuta | San Carlos del Zulia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 777,106 | 126,353 |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in San Carlos del Zulia are 1 h ahead of Cúcuta right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands 3 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Carlos del Zulia
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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Staying in San Carlos del Zulia
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Common questions
How far is San Carlos del Zulia from Cúcuta?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cúcuta; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to San Carlos del Zulia by road?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cúcuta and San Carlos del Zulia?
San Carlos del Zulia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in San Carlos del Zulia?
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.