Maicao to Punto Fijo by bus
Punto Fijo lies 225 km (140 mi) east of Maicao, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 275 km (171 mi) of road.
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| Maicao | Punto Fijo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 166,603 | 141,729 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Punto Fijo are 1 h ahead of Maicao right now, so a 4 h 17 min journey lands 5 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Punto Fijo
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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Common questions
How far is Punto Fijo from Maicao?
225 km (140 mi) in a straight line, east of Maicao; by road roughly 275 km (171 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maicao to Punto Fijo by bus?
About 4 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maicao and Punto Fijo?
Punto Fijo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Punto Fijo?
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.