Medellín to Puerto La Cruz by bus
Puerto La Cruz lies 1,282 km (797 mi) east of Medellín, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 1,564 km (972 mi) of road.
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| Medellín | Puerto La Cruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 370,000 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Puerto La Cruz are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 23 h 15 min journey lands 24 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puerto La Cruz
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 Puerto La Cruz
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Staying in Puerto La Cruz
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Common questions
How far is Puerto La Cruz from Medellín?
1,282 km (797 mi) in a straight line, east of Medellín; by road roughly 1,564 km (972 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Puerto La Cruz by bus?
About 23 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Puerto La Cruz?
Puerto La Cruz is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Puerto La Cruz?
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.