Day trip from Tapachula to Cobán
Cobán lies 212 km (132 mi) east of Tapachula, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 212 km (132 mi) apart, Cobán is a realistic day trip from Tapachula: about 3 h 27 min each way by road.
| Tapachula | Cobán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 353,706 | 212,047 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Cobán
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.
Where to book tours and tickets in Cobán
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Staying in Cobán
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Common questions
How far is Cobán from Tapachula?
212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, east of Tapachula; by road roughly 258 km (161 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tapachula to Cobán by road?
About 3 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tapachula and Cobán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cobán?
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.