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

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Maracaibo is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 13h 59m.

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 2m and costs $500 - $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 668 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 9h 17m 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 9h 17m and costs $900 - $4,200. 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 2:56 AM in Medellín and 3:56 AM 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 seven+ 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 Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
best
1. Fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane EOH - MAR
9h 17m
$900–4,200
Drive 986.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Medellín to Maracaibocar 986.9 km
13h 59m
$52–75
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
$449–462
Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Maracaibo (MAR)plane MDE - MAR
7h 2m
$526–846
Bus
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
$70–97

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Maracaibo (MAR) flights

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 668.3 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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

Easyfly and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Maracaibo (MAR) 4 times a day. 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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