Buses to Maracaibo
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Maracaibo, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo to Cabimas | Venezuela | 32 km (20 mi) | about 50 min |
| Maracaibo to Ciudad Ojeda | Venezuela | 59 km (36 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Maracaibo to Maicao | Colombia | 107 km (66 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Maracaibo to Machiques | Venezuela | 122 km (76 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Maracaibo to Riohacha | Colombia | 173 km (108 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Maracaibo to Carora | Venezuela | 175 km (109 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Maracaibo to Valledupar | Colombia | 181 km (112 mi) | about 3 h 29 min |
| Maracaibo to Valera | Venezuela | 184 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Maracaibo to San Carlos del Zulia | Venezuela | 186 km (115 mi) | about 3 h 35 min |
| Maracaibo to Punta Cardón | Venezuela | 190 km (118 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Maracaibo to Punto Fijo | Venezuela | 193 km (120 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Maracaibo to El Vigía | Venezuela | 226 km (140 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Maracaibo to Bogotá | Colombia | 724 km (450 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
| Maracaibo to Caracas | Venezuela | 518 km (322 mi) | about 9 h 32 min |
| Maracaibo to Quito | Ecuador | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 25 h 55 min |
| Maracaibo to Cali | Colombia | 968 km (601 mi) | about 17 h 37 min |
| Maracaibo to Medellín | Colombia | 655 km (407 mi) | about 12 h |
| Maracaibo to Valencia | Venezuela | 398 km (248 mi) | about 7 h 24 min |
| Maracaibo to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 255 km (158 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Maracaibo to Barranquilla | Colombia | 348 km (216 mi) | about 6 h 30 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.