San Salvador to Chiquimula by bus
Chiquimula lies 130 km (80 mi) north of San Salvador, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 34 min including stops, over roughly 158 km (98 mi) of road.
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| San Salvador | Chiquimula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Guatemala |
| Population | 525,990 | 111,505 |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Chiquimula
Crossing from El Salvador into Guatemala: money changes from the Dollar 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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Staying in Chiquimula
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Common questions
How far is Chiquimula from San Salvador?
130 km (80 mi) in a straight line, north of San Salvador; by road roughly 158 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Salvador to Chiquimula by bus?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Salvador and Chiquimula?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chiquimula?
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.