Santa Tecla to Villa Nueva by bus
Villa Nueva lies 169 km (105 mi) north-west of Santa Tecla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 206 km (128 mi) of road.
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| Santa Tecla | Villa Nueva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Guatemala |
| Population | 124,694 | 618,397 |
| Elevation | 965 m (3,166 ft) | 1,331 m (4,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Villa Nueva
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.
Where to book buses from Santa Tecla to Villa Nueva
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Staying in Villa Nueva
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Common questions
How far is Villa Nueva from Santa Tecla?
169 km (105 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santa Tecla; by road roughly 206 km (128 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Tecla to Villa Nueva by bus?
About 3 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Tecla 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.