Medellín to Acarigua by bus
Acarigua lies 793 km (493 mi) north-east of Medellín, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 967 km (601 mi) of road.
| Medellín | Acarigua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 188,278 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 189 m (620 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Acarigua are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 14 h 28 min journey lands 15 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Acarigua
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Staying in Acarigua
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Common questions
How far is Acarigua from Medellín?
793 km (493 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Medellín; by road roughly 967 km (601 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Acarigua by bus?
About 14 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Acarigua?
Acarigua is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Acarigua?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.