Maracaibo to Cúcuta by train
Cúcuta lies 320 km (199 mi) south of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 36 min at the speeds typical of Venezuela and Colombia rail, over roughly 390 km (242 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Maracaibo | Cúcuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 777,106 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Stations on record | Altos de la Vanega | none listed |
Clocks in Cúcuta are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 4 h 36 min journey lands only 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cúcuta
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 trains from Maracaibo to 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 Maracaibo?
320 km (199 mi) in a straight line, south of Maracaibo; by road roughly 390 km (242 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Cúcuta by train?
About 4 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Cúcuta?
Cúcuta is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Cúcuta?
The Peso (COP).
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.