Guatemala City to Acapulco de Juárez by train
Acapulco de Juárez lies 1,035 km (643 mi) west of Guatemala City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 53 min at the speeds typical of Guatemala and Mexico rail, over roughly 1,263 km (785 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Guatemala City | Acapulco de Juárez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Mexico |
| Population | 994,938 | 658,609 |
| Elevation | 1,508 m (4,948 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Acapulco de Juárez
Crossing from Guatemala into Mexico: money changes from the Quetzal to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Acapulco de Juárez from Guatemala City?
1,035 km (643 mi) in a straight line, west of Guatemala City; by road roughly 1,263 km (785 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guatemala City to Acapulco de Juárez by train?
About 14 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guatemala City and Acapulco de Juárez?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Acapulco de Juárez?
The Peso (MXN).
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.