Day trip from Madrid to Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga lies 295 km (183 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 295 km (183 mi) apart, Bucaramanga is a realistic day trip from Madrid: about 4 h 48 min each way by road.
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| Madrid | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 135,000 | 581,130 |
| Elevation | 2,547 m (8,356 ft) | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 250030–250038 | 680001–680011 |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Madrid?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid; by road roughly 359 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Bucaramanga by road?
About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Bucaramanga?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.