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Choloma to Guatemala City by bus

Guatemala City lies 295 km (184 mi) west of Choloma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 5 h 33 min including stops, over roughly 360 km (224 mi) of road.

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CholomaGuatemala City
CountryHondurasGuatemala
Population139,100994,938
Elevation41 m (135 ft)1,508 m (4,948 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa)UTC-6 (America/Guatemala)

What changes when you arrive in Guatemala City

Crossing from Honduras into Guatemala: money changes from the Lempira to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.

Where to book buses from Choloma to Guatemala City

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Staying in Guatemala City

Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City. Of the 74 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (40), and 1 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,012 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Guatemala City

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Common questions

How far is Guatemala City from Choloma?

295 km (184 mi) in a straight line, west of Choloma; by road roughly 360 km (224 mi).

How long does it take to get from Choloma to Guatemala City by bus?

About 5 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Choloma and Guatemala City?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Guatemala City?

The Quetzal (GTQ).

Where can I stay in Guatemala City?

Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.