What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Atitlán to Cobán?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Atitlán to Cobán is to bus and Minibus which costs $19 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Atitlán to Cobán?

The fastest way to get from Lake Atitlán to Cobán is to shuttle which takes 3h 34m and costs $45.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Atitlán and Cobán?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Atitlán to Cobán. However, there are services departing from Panajachel and arriving at Cobán via Los Encuentros and Huehuetenango. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Lake Atitlán to Cobán?

The distance between Lake Atitlán and Cobán is 302 km. The road distance is 191.2 km.

How do I travel from Lake Atitlán to Cobán without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Atitlán to Cobán without a car is to shuttle and Minibus which takes 4h 49m and costs $37.

How long does it take to get from Lake Atitlán to Cobán?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Lake Atitlán to Cobán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Atitlán to Cobán bus from?

Lake Atitlán to Cobán bus services, operated by Transportes Velásquez y Zaculeu, depart from Los Encuentros station.

Where does the Lake Atitlán to Cobán bus arrive?

Lake Atitlán to Cobán bus services, operated by Transportes Velásquez y Zaculeu, arrive at Huehuetenango station.

Can I drive from Lake Atitlán to Cobán?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Atitlán to Cobán is 191 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Lake Atitlán to Cobán.

Where can I stay near Cobán?

There are 37+ hotels available in Cobán.

Lake Atitlán to Cobán - 6 ways to travel via shuttle, Minibus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Atitlán to Cobán by shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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Shuttle, Minibus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Huehuetenangoshuttle Panajachel
2. Take the bus from Huehuetenango to Cobánbus
4h 49m
$37
Bus, Minibus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Encuentros to Huehuetenangobus Guatemala
2. Take the bus from Huehuetenango to Cobánbus
7h 31m
$18
Drive 191.2 km
1. Drive from Lake Atitlán to Cobáncar 191.2 km
4h 2m
$24–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Atitlán to Cobántaxi 191.2 km
4h 2m
$140–170
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Cobánshuttle Panajachel
3h 34m
$45
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Juan la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala to Guatemala Citybus GuaSnJnLg / ...
2. Take the bus from Guatemala Centra Norte to Cobánbus Standard
12h 27m
$62–82

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Distance: 302 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and Cobán, Guatemala?

Guatemala Transportation operates a shuttle from Panajachel to Cobán once daily. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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