Maracaibo to Pasto by bus
Pasto lies 1,221 km (759 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 1,490 km (926 mi) of road.
| Maracaibo | Pasto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 392,930 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Pasto are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 22 h 9 min journey lands only 21 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pasto
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 Pasto
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Staying in Pasto
Our booking partner lists 182 places to stay in Pasto. Of the 63 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (43), and 1 are five-star. Across 32 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 7,614 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Pasto
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Common questions
How far is Pasto from Maracaibo?
1,221 km (759 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 1,490 km (926 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Pasto by bus?
About 22 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Pasto?
Pasto is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Pasto?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Pasto?
Our booking partner lists 182 places to stay in Pasto, 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.