Driving from Riohacha to Cabimas
Cabimas lies 204 km (127 mi) south-east of Riohacha, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 248 km (154 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Riohacha | Cabimas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 188,014 | 351,736 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Cabimas are 1 h ahead of Riohacha right now, so a 3 h 6 min journey lands 4 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cabimas
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 car hire from Riohacha to Cabimas
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Staying in Cabimas
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Common questions
How far is Cabimas from Riohacha?
204 km (127 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Riohacha; by road roughly 248 km (154 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riohacha to Cabimas by car?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riohacha and Cabimas?
Cabimas is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Cabimas?
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.