Driving from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Cobán
Cobán lies 279 km (174 mi) south-east of San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 341 km (212 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | Cobán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 215,874 | 212,047 |
| Elevation | 2,183 m (7,162 ft) | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
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 car hire from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Cobán
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Staying in Cobán
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Common questions
How far is Cobán from San Cristóbal de las Casas?
279 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Cristóbal de las Casas; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Cobán by car?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Cristóbal de las Casas 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 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.