Driving from San Cristóbal to Barrancabermeja
Barrancabermeja lies 195 km (121 mi) south-west of San Cristóbal, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 238 km (148 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San Cristóbal | Barrancabermeja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 289,852 | 191,403 |
| Elevation | 692 m (2,270 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Barrancabermeja are 1 h behind San Cristóbal right now, so a 2 h 58 min journey lands only 1 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barrancabermeja
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.
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Staying in Barrancabermeja
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Common questions
How far is Barrancabermeja from San Cristóbal?
195 km (121 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San Cristóbal; by road roughly 238 km (148 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Cristóbal to Barrancabermeja by car?
About 2 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Cristóbal and Barrancabermeja?
Barrancabermeja is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Barrancabermeja?
The Peso (COP).
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.