Ciudad del Carmen to Cobán by bus
Cobán lies 386 km (240 mi) south-east of Ciudad del Carmen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 470 km (292 mi) of road.
| Ciudad del Carmen | Cobán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 191,238 | 212,047 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Cobán
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso 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 Ciudad del Carmen to Cobán
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Staying in Cobán
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Common questions
How far is Cobán from Ciudad del Carmen?
386 km (240 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ciudad del Carmen; by road roughly 470 km (292 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad del Carmen to Cobán by bus?
About 7 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad del Carmen and Cobán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cobán?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.