There are 5 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Chiapas by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Quetzaltenango to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastiantaxi
- Take the bus from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
11h 3m$1,477–2,002Drive 377.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Quetzaltenango to Tuxtla Gutiérrezcar 377.6 km
5h 58m$781–1,129Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las CasasQuetzaltenango
- Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
6h 4m$999–1,449Shuttle, bus via Tapachula
- Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún UmánPrivate shuttle
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
12h 59m$2,379–2,729Shuttle, bus via Quetzaltenango
- Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las CasasAntigua
- Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
10h 38m$1,224–1,674
Quetzaltenango to Chiapas by shuttle, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Chiapas is to drive which costs $750 - $1200 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Chiapas is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $750 - $1200.
The distance between Quetzaltenango and Chiapas is 534 km. The road distance is 377.6 km.
The best way to get from Quetzaltenango to Chiapas without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 11h 3m and costs $1400 - $2000.
It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Quetzaltenango to Chiapas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Quetzaltenango to Chiapas is 378 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Quetzaltenango to Chiapas.
There are 131+ hotels available in Chiapas.
What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico?
There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to Chiapas. However, you can take the taxi to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian, take the bus to Tapachula, then take the bus to Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Alternatively, you can drive from Quetzaltenango to Tuxtla Gutiérrez in around 5h 58m.
Bus from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Tapachula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $150–220
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $550–700
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