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Cities Near Bucaramanga

Cities near Bucaramanga, Colombia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Piedecuesta, Pamplona, Barrancabermeja. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Bucaramanga, Colombia is Piedecuesta, about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Piedecuesta11 mi / 17 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Pamplona37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Barrancabermeja51 mi / 81 km1 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip
Los Patios65 mi / 104 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Rubio66 mi / 106 km1 hr 58 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
San Cristóbal76 mi / 122 km1 hr 46 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ocaña79 mi / 126 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Aguachica89 mi / 142 km2 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Duitama90 mi / 145 km2 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Sogamoso98 mi / 158 km2 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Bucaramanga

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Piedecuesta, Pamplona, Barrancabermeja, Los Patios, Rubio. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Bucaramanga include Piedecuesta, Pamplona, Barrancabermeja, Los Patios, Rubio. The closest is Piedecuesta, about 11 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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