Maracaibo to Rionegro by bus
Rionegro lies 648 km (403 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 53 min including stops, over roughly 791 km (491 mi) of road.
| Maracaibo | Rionegro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 128,153 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 2,090 m (6,857 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Rionegro are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 11 h 53 min journey lands only 10 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rionegro
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 Rionegro
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Rionegro
Live rooms and prices for Rionegro are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Rionegro
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Rionegro from Maracaibo?
648 km (403 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 791 km (491 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Rionegro by bus?
About 11 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Rionegro?
Rionegro is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Rionegro?
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.