Táriba to Bucaramanga by bus
Bucaramanga lies 125 km (78 mi) south-west of Táriba, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 153 km (95 mi) of road.
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| Táriba | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 138,402 | 581,130 |
| Elevation | 910 m (2,986 ft) | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Bucaramanga are 1 h behind Táriba right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands only 1 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bucaramanga
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 Táriba to Bucaramanga
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Staying in Bucaramanga
Our booking partner lists 243 places to stay in Bucaramanga. Of the 106 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 4 are five-star. Across 51 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 25,622 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bucaramanga from Táriba?
125 km (78 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Táriba; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Táriba to Bucaramanga by bus?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Táriba and Bucaramanga?
Bucaramanga is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Bucaramanga?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Bucaramanga?
Our booking partner lists 243 places to stay in Bucaramanga, 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.