Guadalajara to Cobán by bus
Cobán lies 1,488 km (924 mi) east of Guadalajara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 1,815 km (1,128 mi) of road.
| Guadalajara | Cobán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.4 million | 212,047 |
| Elevation | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 21573–99363 | 16001 |
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 Guadalajara to Cobán
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Staying in Cobán
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Common questions
How far is Cobán from Guadalajara?
1,488 km (924 mi) in a straight line, east of Guadalajara; by road roughly 1,815 km (1,128 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guadalajara to Cobán by bus?
About 26 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guadalajara 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.