What is the cheapest way to get from Medellín to Maracaibo?

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Maracaibo is to bus which costs $70 - $100 and takes 29h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medellín to Maracaibo?

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Maracaibo is to fly which takes 7h and costs $330 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Maracaibo?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Maracaibo. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Norte and arriving at Maracaibo via Terminal Cúcuta and Terminal San Cristóbal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.

How far is it from Medellín to Maracaibo?

The distance between Medellín and Maracaibo is 678 km. The road distance is 986.9 km.

How do I travel from Medellín to Maracaibo without a car?

The best way to get from Medellín to Maracaibo without a car is to bus which takes 29h 30m and costs $70 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Medellín to Maracaibo?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Medellín to Maracaibo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Maracaibo bus from?

Medellín to Maracaibo bus services, operated by Copetran, depart from Terminal del Norte station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to Maracaibo?

The best way to get from Medellín to Maracaibo is to fly which takes 7h and costs $330 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 29h 30m.

Where does the Medellín to Maracaibo bus arrive?

Medellín to Maracaibo bus services, operated by Copetran, arrive at Terminal Cúcuta station.

What is the time difference between Medellín and Maracaibo?

Maracaibo is 1h ahead of Medellín. It is currently 11:48 AM in Medellín and 12:48 PM in Maracaibo.

Can I drive from Medellín to Maracaibo?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Maracaibo is 987 km. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from Medellín to Maracaibo.

Where can I stay near Maracaibo?

There are eight+ hotels available in Maracaibo.

Medellín to Maracaibo - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Medellín to Maracaibo by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
best
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane MDE - MAR
7h
$337–849
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Norte to Terminal Cúcutabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal San Cristóbalbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Cristóbal to Maracaibobus
29h 30m
$73–99
Taxi, drive, bus
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Cúcutataxi
2. Drive from Cúcuta to San Juan de Colóncar
3. Take the bus from San Juan de Colón to Maracaibobus
23h 51m
$466–480
Drive 986.9 km
1. Drive from Medellín to Maracaibocar 986.9 km
13h 59m
$118–170
Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane EOH - MAR
7h 36m
$1,100–4,800

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Maracaibo (MAR) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 24mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Maracaibo, Venezuela?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Maracaibo (MAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Norte to Maracaibo via Terminal Cúcuta and Terminal San Cristóbal in around 29h 30m.

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