Puebla to Escuintla by bus
Escuintla lies 950 km (590 mi) south-east of Puebla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,159 km (720 mi) of road.
| Puebla | Escuintla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.7 million | 156,313 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 349 m (1,145 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 05001 |
What changes when you arrive in Escuintla
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 Escuintla
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Staying in Escuintla
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Common questions
How far is Escuintla from Puebla?
950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puebla; by road roughly 1,159 km (720 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Escuintla by bus?
About 17 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Escuintla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Escuintla?
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.