Guatemala City to San Pedro Sula by train
San Pedro Sula lies 284 km (176 mi) east of Guatemala City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Guatemala and Honduras rail, over roughly 346 km (215 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Guatemala City | San Pedro Sula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Honduras |
| Population | 994,938 | 801,259 |
| Elevation | 1,508 m (4,948 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in San Pedro Sula
Crossing from Guatemala into Honduras: money changes from the Quetzal to the Lempira (HNL); the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book trains from Guatemala City to San Pedro Sula
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Staying in San Pedro Sula
Our booking partner lists 121 places to stay in San Pedro Sula. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 5 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 6,762 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Pedro Sula from Guatemala City?
284 km (176 mi) in a straight line, east of Guatemala City; by road roughly 346 km (215 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guatemala City to San Pedro Sula by train?
About 4 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guatemala City and San Pedro Sula?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Pedro Sula?
The Lempira (HNL).
Where can I stay in San Pedro Sula?
Our booking partner lists 121 places to stay in San Pedro Sula, bookable on this site.
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.