Mexico City to Villa Nueva by train
Villa Nueva lies 1,059 km (658 mi) south-east of Mexico City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and Guatemala rail, over roughly 1,292 km (803 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mexico City | Villa Nueva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 12.3 million | 618,397 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 1,331 m (4,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Stations on record | Buenavista Station | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Villa Nueva
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 Villa Nueva from Mexico City?
1,059 km (658 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,292 km (803 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Villa Nueva by train?
About 15 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Villa Nueva?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Villa Nueva?
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.