What is the cheapest way to get from Panajachel to Cobán?

The cheapest way to get from Panajachel to Cobán is to bus and Minibus which costs $19 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panajachel to Cobán?

The fastest way to get from Panajachel to Cobán is to shuttle which takes 3h 10m and costs $36.

Is there a direct bus between Panajachel and Cobán?

No, there is no direct bus from Panajachel 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 9m.

How far is it from Panajachel to Cobán?

The distance between Panajachel and Cobán is 300 km. The road distance is 189.5 km.

How do I travel from Panajachel to Cobán without a car?

The best way to get from Panajachel to Cobán without a car is to shuttle and Minibus which takes 4h 30m and costs $37.

How long does it take to get from Panajachel to Cobán?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Panajachel to Cobán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Panajachel to Cobán bus from?

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

Where does the Panajachel to Cobán bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Panajachel to Cobán?

Yes, the driving distance between Panajachel to Cobán is 190 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Panajachel to Cobán.

Where can I stay near Cobán?

There are 38+ hotels available in Cobán.

Panajachel to Cobán - 7 ways to travel via shuttle, Minibus, car, taxi, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Panajachel to Cobán by shuttle, bus, car, taxi, or ferry

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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 30m
$37
Bus, Minibus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Encuentros to Huehuetenangobus Guatemala
2. Take the bus from Huehuetenango to Cobánbus
7h 9m
$18
Drive 189.5 km
1. Drive from Panajachel to Cobáncar 189.5 km
4h
$23–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Panajachel to Cobántaxi 189.5 km
4h
$130–170
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Cobánshuttle Panajachel
3h 10m
$36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to Guatemala Citybus GuaPana
2. Take the bus from Guatemala Centra Norte to Cobánbus Standard
12h
$62–82
Tour, shuttle
1. Take the ferry from Panajachel to San Pedro La Lagunaferry Panajachel
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro La Laguna to Cobánshuttle shuttle
12h 4m
$164

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Distance: 300.3 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala and Cobán, Guatemala?

Guatemala Transportation operates a shuttle from Panajachel to Cobán once daily. Tickets cost $45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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