Riohacha to Barquisimeto by bus
Barquisimeto lies 421 km (262 mi) south-east of Riohacha, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 514 km (319 mi) of road.
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| Riohacha | Barquisimeto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 188,014 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 606 m (1,988 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Barquisimeto are 1 h ahead of Riohacha right now, so a 7 h 48 min journey lands 8 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barquisimeto
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 Riohacha to Barquisimeto
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Staying in Barquisimeto
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Barquisimeto. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (2), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 178 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barquisimeto from Riohacha?
421 km (262 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Riohacha; by road roughly 514 km (319 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riohacha to Barquisimeto by bus?
About 7 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riohacha and Barquisimeto?
Barquisimeto is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Barquisimeto?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Barquisimeto?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Barquisimeto, 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.