San Carlos del Zulia to Bogotá by bus
Bogotá lies 543 km (337 mi) south-west of San Carlos del Zulia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h including stops, over roughly 663 km (412 mi) of road.
| San Carlos del Zulia | Bogotá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 126,353 | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Bogotá are 1 h behind San Carlos del Zulia right now, so a 10 h journey lands only 9 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bogotá
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from San Carlos del Zulia to Bogotá
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Staying in Bogotá
Our booking partner lists 3,130+ places to stay in Bogotá (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 664 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (290), and 47 are five-star. Across 475 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 422,174 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bogotá from San Carlos del Zulia?
543 km (337 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San Carlos del Zulia; by road roughly 663 km (412 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Carlos del Zulia to Bogotá by bus?
About 10 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Carlos del Zulia and Bogotá?
Bogotá is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Bogotá?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Bogotá?
Our booking partner lists 3,130+ places to stay in Bogotá, 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.