Coatepeque to Tuxtla by bus
Tuxtla lies 264 km (164 mi) north-west of Coatepeque, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h including stops, over roughly 322 km (200 mi) of road.
| Coatepeque | Tuxtla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Mexico |
| Population | 105,415 | 604,147 |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Postal codes | 09020 | 73440 |
What changes when you arrive in Tuxtla
Crossing from Guatemala into Mexico: money changes from the Quetzal to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Coatepeque to Tuxtla
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Staying in Tuxtla
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Common questions
How far is Tuxtla from Coatepeque?
264 km (164 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Coatepeque; by road roughly 322 km (200 mi).
How long does it take to get from Coatepeque to Tuxtla by bus?
About 5 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coatepeque and Tuxtla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tuxtla?
The Peso (MXN).
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.