Mérida to Chichicastenango by bus
Chichicastenango lies 688 km (428 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 839 km (522 mi) of road.
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| Mérida | Chichicastenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.2 million | 141,567 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 14006 |
What changes when you arrive in Chichicastenango
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.
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Common questions
How far is Chichicastenango from Mérida?
688 km (428 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 839 km (522 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Chichicastenango by bus?
About 12 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Chichicastenango?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chichicastenango?
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.