Maracaibo to Buenaventura by bus
Buenaventura lies 960 km (597 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 1,172 km (728 mi) of road.
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| Maracaibo | Buenaventura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 240,387 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Buenaventura are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 17 h 29 min journey lands only 16 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Buenaventura
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.
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Staying in Buenaventura
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Common questions
How far is Buenaventura from Maracaibo?
960 km (597 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 1,172 km (728 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Buenaventura by bus?
About 17 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Buenaventura?
Buenaventura is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Buenaventura?
The Peso (COP).
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.