Villa Nueva to San José by train
San José lies 871 km (541 mi) south-east of Villa Nueva, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 32 min at the speeds typical of Guatemala and Costa Rica rail, over roughly 1,063 km (661 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Villa Nueva | San José | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Costa Rica |
| Population | 618,397 | 335,007 |
| Elevation | 1,331 m (4,367 ft) | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Costa_Rica) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Pacífico railway station |
| Postal codes | 01064 | 20102–40602 |
What changes when you arrive in San José
Crossing from Guatemala into Costa Rica: money changes from the Quetzal to the Colon (CRC); the dialling code becomes +506; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Villa Nueva to San José
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Common questions
How far is San José from Villa Nueva?
871 km (541 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Villa Nueva; by road roughly 1,063 km (661 mi).
How long does it take to get from Villa Nueva to San José by train?
About 12 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Villa Nueva and San José?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San José?
The Colon (CRC).
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.