Medellín to Cumaná by bus
Cumaná lies 1,338 km (831 mi) east of Medellín, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 1,632 km (1,014 mi) of road.
| Medellín | Cumaná | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 405,626 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Cumaná are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 24 h 15 min journey lands 25 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cumaná
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 buses from Medellín to Cumaná
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Staying in Cumaná
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Cumaná. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Cumaná
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Common questions
How far is Cumaná from Medellín?
1,338 km (831 mi) in a straight line, east of Medellín; by road roughly 1,632 km (1,014 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Cumaná by bus?
About 24 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Cumaná?
Cumaná is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Cumaná?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Cumaná?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Cumaná, 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.