Driving from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Chichicastenango
Chichicastenango lies 257 km (160 mi) south-east of San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 314 km (195 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San Cristóbal de las Casas | Chichicastenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 215,874 | 141,567 |
| Elevation | 2,183 m (7,162 ft) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Chichicastenango
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 Chichicastenango from San Cristóbal de las Casas?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Cristóbal de las Casas; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Chichicastenango by car?
About 3 h 55 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 Chichicastenango?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chichicastenango?
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.