Day trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango lies 241 km (150 mi) south-east of San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 241 km (150 mi) apart, Quetzaltenango is a realistic day trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas: about 3 h 55 min each way by road.
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| San Cristóbal de las Casas | Quetzaltenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 215,874 | 180,706 |
| Elevation | 2,183 m (7,162 ft) | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Quetzaltenango
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso 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 Quetzaltenango
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Common questions
How far is Quetzaltenango from San Cristóbal de las Casas?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Cristóbal de las Casas; by road roughly 294 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenango by road?
About 3 h 55 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 Quetzaltenango?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Quetzaltenango?
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 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.