Medellín to Ocumare del Tuy by bus
Ocumare del Tuy lies 1,059 km (658 mi) north-east of Medellín, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 1,293 km (803 mi) of road.
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| Medellín | Ocumare del Tuy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 166,072 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Ocumare del Tuy are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 19 h 15 min journey lands 20 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ocumare del Tuy
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 Ocumare del Tuy
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Common questions
How far is Ocumare del Tuy from Medellín?
1,059 km (658 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Medellín; by road roughly 1,293 km (803 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Ocumare del Tuy by bus?
About 19 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Ocumare del Tuy?
Ocumare del Tuy is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Ocumare del Tuy?
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.