Maracaibo to Madrid by bus
Madrid lies 719 km (447 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 877 km (545 mi) of road.
| Maracaibo | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 135,000 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 2,547 m (8,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Madrid are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 13 h 9 min journey lands only 12 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madrid
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 Maracaibo to Madrid
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Staying in Madrid
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Maracaibo?
719 km (447 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 877 km (545 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Madrid by bus?
About 13 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Madrid?
Madrid is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Madrid?
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.