Ibagué to Caracas by train
Caracas lies 1,138 km (707 mi) north-east of Ibagué, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Colombia and Venezuela rail, over roughly 1,388 km (862 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ibagué | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 529,635 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 1,047 m (3,435 ft) | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Libertador Simón Bolívar Terminal, Las Adjuntas |
Clocks in Caracas are 1 h ahead of Ibagué right now, so a 16 h 21 min journey lands 17 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Caracas
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 trains from Ibagué to Caracas
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Staying in Caracas
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (16), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,590 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caracas from Ibagué?
1,138 km (707 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ibagué; by road roughly 1,388 km (862 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ibagué to Caracas by train?
About 16 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ibagué and Caracas?
Caracas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Caracas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Caracas?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas, 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.