San Salvador to Tuxtla by train
Tuxtla lies 542 km (337 mi) north-west of San Salvador, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 47 min at the speeds typical of El Salvador and Mexico rail, over roughly 661 km (411 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Salvador | Tuxtla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Mexico |
| Population | 525,990 | 604,147 |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Tuxtla
Crossing from El Salvador into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from San Salvador to Tuxtla
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Staying in Tuxtla
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Common questions
How far is Tuxtla from San Salvador?
542 km (337 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Salvador; by road roughly 661 km (411 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Salvador to Tuxtla by train?
About 7 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Salvador and Tuxtla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tuxtla?
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.