Cali to Maracaibo by train
Maracaibo lies 968 km (601 mi) north-east of Cali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 55 min at the speeds typical of Colombia and Venezuela rail, over roughly 1,180 km (733 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cali | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.4 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Altos de la Vanega |
Clocks in Maracaibo are 1 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 13 h 55 min journey lands 14 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maracaibo
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Cali to Maracaibo
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Staying in Maracaibo
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Maracaibo
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Maracaibo from Cali?
968 km (601 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali; by road roughly 1,180 km (733 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Maracaibo by train?
About 13 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Maracaibo?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracaibo?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo, 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.