Medellín to Ciudad Guayana by train
Ciudad Guayana lies 1,445 km (898 mi) east of Medellín, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 46 min at the speeds typical of Colombia and Venezuela rail, over roughly 1,763 km (1,096 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Medellín | Ciudad Guayana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 978,202 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Ciudad Guayana are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 20 h 46 min journey lands 21 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Guayana
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.
Where to book trains from Medellín to Ciudad Guayana
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Staying in Ciudad Guayana
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Ciudad Guayana. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 22 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Guayana from Medellín?
1,445 km (898 mi) in a straight line, east of Medellín; by road roughly 1,763 km (1,096 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Ciudad Guayana by train?
About 20 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Ciudad Guayana?
Ciudad Guayana is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Ciudad Guayana?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Ciudad Guayana?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Ciudad Guayana, 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.