Day trip from Tunja to Cúcuta
Cúcuta lies 279 km (173 mi) north of Tunja, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 279 km (173 mi) apart, Cúcuta is a realistic day trip from Tunja: about 4 h 32 min each way by road.
| Tunja | Cúcuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 172,548 | 777,106 |
| Elevation | 2,693 m (8,835 ft) | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 150001–150009 | 540001–540019 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Cúcuta
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Staying in Cúcuta
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Cúcuta. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (31), and 1 are five-star. Across 31 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 20,243 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cúcuta from Tunja?
279 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north of Tunja; by road roughly 340 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tunja to Cúcuta by road?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tunja and Cúcuta?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Cúcuta?
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Cúcuta, 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.