AirOrSeaTravel is an independent guide. Bookings on this page are completed on the provider’s own website. How we are funded.

AirOrSeaTravel — find your way there
San Cristóbal de las CasasVillahermosa

Day trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Villahermosa

Villahermosa lies 143 km (89 mi) north of San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 143 km (89 mi) apart, Villahermosa is a realistic day trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas: about 2 h 20 min each way by road.

San Cristóbal de las CasasVillahermosa

Open Villahermosa in Google Maps

The two ends, side by side
San Cristóbal de las CasasVillahermosa
CountryMexicoMexico
Population215,874353,577
Elevation2,183 m (7,162 ft)10 m (33 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Merida)UTC-6 (America/Merida)

Where to book tours and tickets in Villahermosa

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)
Every link above leaves this site.

We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.

Staying in Villahermosa

Live rooms and prices for Villahermosa are in the search below.

Book a hotel in Villahermosa

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Villahermosa from San Cristóbal de las Casas?

143 km (89 mi) in a straight line, north of San Cristóbal de las Casas; by road roughly 175 km (109 mi).

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

About 2 h 20 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 Villahermosa?

No, both are on America/Merida 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.