Puebla to Cobán by bus
Cobán lies 922 km (573 mi) south-east of Puebla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 1,125 km (699 mi) of road.
| Puebla | Cobán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.7 million | 212,047 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 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 Puebla to Cobán
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Staying in Cobán
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Common questions
How far is Cobán from Puebla?
922 km (573 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puebla; by road roughly 1,125 km (699 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Cobán by bus?
About 16 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla 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.