Ocaña to San Cristóbal by bus
San Cristóbal lies 134 km (83 mi) south-east of Ocaña, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 164 km (102 mi) of road.
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| Ocaña | San Cristóbal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 101,158 | 289,852 |
| Elevation | 1,197 m (3,927 ft) | 692 m (2,270 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in San Cristóbal are 1 h ahead of Ocaña right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Cristóbal
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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Common questions
How far is San Cristóbal from Ocaña?
134 km (83 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ocaña; by road roughly 164 km (102 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ocaña to San Cristóbal by bus?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ocaña and San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in San Cristóbal?
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.