Guarenas to Medellín by bus
Medellín lies 1,091 km (678 mi) south-west of Guarenas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 49 min including stops, over roughly 1,331 km (827 mi) of road.
| Guarenas | Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 248,588 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 361 m (1,184 ft) | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Medellín are 1 h behind Guarenas right now, so a 19 h 49 min journey lands only 18 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Medellín
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 buses from Guarenas 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 Guarenas?
1,091 km (678 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Guarenas; by road roughly 1,331 km (827 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guarenas to Medellín by bus?
About 19 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guarenas and Medellín?
Medellín is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Medellín?
The Peso (COP).
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.