Medellín to Upata by bus
Upata lies 1,466 km (911 mi) east of Medellín, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 33 min including stops, over roughly 1,788 km (1,111 mi) of road.
| Medellín | Upata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2 million | 112,617 |
| Elevation | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Upata are 1 h ahead of Medellín right now, so a 26 h 33 min journey lands 27 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Upata
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 Upata
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Staying in Upata
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Common questions
How far is Upata from Medellín?
1,466 km (911 mi) in a straight line, east of Medellín; by road roughly 1,788 km (1,111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medellín to Upata by bus?
About 26 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medellín and Upata?
Upata is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Upata?
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.