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San Pedro SulaGuatemala City

San Pedro Sula to Guatemala City by train

Guatemala City lies 284 km (176 mi) west of San Pedro Sula, 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 Honduras and Guatemala rail, over roughly 346 km (215 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

San Pedro SulaGuatemala City

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San Pedro SulaGuatemala City
CountryHondurasGuatemala
Population801,259994,938
Elevation90 m (295 ft)1,508 m (4,948 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa)UTC-6 (America/Guatemala)
Stations on recordnone listednone listed

What changes when you arrive in Guatemala City

Crossing from Honduras into Guatemala: money changes from the Lempira 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 trains from San Pedro Sula to Guatemala City

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Staying in Guatemala City

Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City. Of the 74 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (40), and 1 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,012 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Guatemala City from San Pedro Sula?

284 km (176 mi) in a straight line, west of San Pedro Sula; by road roughly 346 km (215 mi).

How long does it take to get from San Pedro Sula to Guatemala City 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 San Pedro Sula and Guatemala City?

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

What currency do I need in Guatemala City?

The Quetzal (GTQ).

Where can I stay in Guatemala City?

Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City, 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.