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San Cristóbal de las Casas → Coatzacoalcos

Day trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Coatzacoalcos

Coatzacoalcos lies 248 km (154 mi) north-west of San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 248 km (154 mi) apart, Coatzacoalcos is a realistic day trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas: about 4 h 2 min each way by road.

San Cristóbal de las CasasCoatzacoalcos

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San Cristóbal de las CasasCoatzacoalcos
CountryMexicoMexico
Population215,874310,698
Elevation2,183 m (7,162 ft)11 m (36 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Merida)UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)

Where to book tours and tickets in Coatzacoalcos

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Coatzacoalcos

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Common questions

How far is Coatzacoalcos from San Cristóbal de las Casas?

248 km (154 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Cristóbal de las Casas; by road roughly 303 km (188 mi).

How long does it take to get from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Coatzacoalcos by road?

About 4 h 2 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 Coatzacoalcos?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.