Day trip from Valledupar to Barranquilla
Barranquilla lies 176 km (109 mi) west of Valledupar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 176 km (109 mi) apart, Barranquilla is a realistic day trip from Valledupar: about 2 h 52 min each way by road.
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| Valledupar | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 490,075 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 200001–200018 | 080001–080020 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Barranquilla
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Staying in Barranquilla
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla. Of the 196 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (103), and 13 are five-star. Across 100 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 99,376 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barranquilla from Valledupar?
176 km (109 mi) in a straight line, west of Valledupar; by road roughly 215 km (133 mi).
How long does it take to get from Valledupar to Barranquilla by road?
About 2 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valledupar and Barranquilla?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Barranquilla?
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.