There are 4 ways to get from Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela by bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Quetzaltenango/Xela
best- Take the bus from El Florido to Litegua Bus Stationbus Florido
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xelabus Guatemala
6h 19m$19–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Florido to Litegua Bus Stationbus Florido
- Take the bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenangobus Gtm
9h 9m$17–37Drive 390.3 km
- Drive from Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xelacar 390.3 km
6h 50m$54–78Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruins to Antigua GuatemalaAtigua
- Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Quetzaltenangobus
5h 30m$69–327
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela is to bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela is to shuttle and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela. However, there are services departing from El Florido and arriving at Quetzaltenango/Xela via Transportes Fuente del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Copán Ruinas and Quetzaltenango Xela is 420 km. The road distance is 390.3 km.
The best way to get from Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $65 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela, including transfers.
Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela bus services, operated by Litegua, depart from El Florido station.
Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela bus services, operated by Litegua, arrive at Litegua Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela.
There are 183+ hotels available in Quetzaltenango Xela.
What companies run services between Copán Ruinas, Honduras and Quetzaltenango Xela, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from Copán Ruinas to Quetzaltenango Xela via El Florido, Litegua Bus Station, Transportes Fuente del Norte, and Quetzaltenango/Xela in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +502 2326 959
- [email protected]
- Website
- Litegua
Bus from El Florido to Litegua Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Schedules at
- Litegua
- Primera Plus
- $14
- Primera Clase
- $20
- Especial Plus
- $7
Bus from El Florido to Litegua Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Schedules at
- Litegua
- Primera Plus
- $14
- Primera Clase
- $20
- Especial Plus
- $7
- Phone
- +502 2471 0952
- Website
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango/Xela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- mmcorporacion.com
- Phone
- +502 7762 2462
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eterna Primavera
Bus from Antigua Guatemala to Quetzaltenango
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- Eterna Primavera
Bus from Transportes Fuente del Norte to Quetzaltenango
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Transportes Fuente del Norte
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