Day trip from Cobán to Comitán
Comitán lies 207 km (129 mi) north-west of Cobán, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 207 km (129 mi) apart, Comitán is a realistic day trip from Cobán: about 3 h 22 min each way by road.
| Cobán | Comitán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Mexico |
| Population | 212,047 | 166,178 |
| Elevation | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) | 1,655 m (5,430 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Postal codes | 16001 | 23205–29045 |
What changes when you arrive in Comitán
Crossing from Guatemala into Mexico: money changes from the Quetzal to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Comitán
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Staying in Comitán
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Common questions
How far is Comitán from Cobán?
207 km (129 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cobán; by road roughly 253 km (157 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cobán to Comitán by road?
About 3 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cobán and Comitán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Comitán?
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.