Day trip from San Cristóbal to Barinas
Barinas lies 240 km (149 mi) north-east of San Cristóbal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 240 km (149 mi) apart, Barinas is a realistic day trip from San Cristóbal: about 3 h 54 min each way by road.
| San Cristóbal | Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 289,852 | 397,279 |
| Elevation | 692 m (2,270 ft) | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Barinas
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Staying in Barinas
Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Barinas. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 13 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Barinas
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Common questions
How far is Barinas from San Cristóbal?
240 km (149 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Cristóbal; by road roughly 293 km (182 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Cristóbal to Barinas by road?
About 3 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Cristóbal and Barinas?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Where can I stay in Barinas?
Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Barinas, 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.