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

The cheapest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Cobán is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Cobán is to taxi and Minibus which takes 3h 22m and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Quetzaltenango and Cobán?

No, there is no direct bus from Quetzaltenango to Cobán. However, there are services departing from Quetzaltenango/Xela and arriving at Cobán via Litegua Bus Station and El Rancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Quetzaltenango to Cobán?

The distance between Quetzaltenango and Cobán is 259 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Quetzaltenango to Cobán without a car is to taxi and Minibus which takes 3h 22m and costs $65 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Quetzaltenango to Cobán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quetzaltenango to Cobán bus from?

Quetzaltenango to Cobán bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, depart from Quetzaltenango/Xela station.

Where does the Quetzaltenango to Cobán bus arrive?

Quetzaltenango to Cobán bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, arrive at Transportes Fuente del Norte station.

Can I drive from Quetzaltenango to Cobán?

Yes, the driving distance between Quetzaltenango to Cobán is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Quetzaltenango to Cobán.

Where can I stay near Cobán?

There are 37+ hotels available in Cobán.

Quetzaltenango to Cobán - 5 ways to travel via taxi, Minibus, car, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Cobán by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Taxi, Minibus
best
1. Take the taxi from Quetzaltenango to Huehuetenangotaxi
2. Take the bus from Huehuetenango to Cobánbus
3h 22m
$67–79
Drive 213.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Cobáncar 213.9 km
3h 39m
$26–38
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to Cobánshuttle Quetzaltenango / ...
10h
$75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to El Ranchobus
3. Take the bus from El Rancho to Cobánbus
6h 57m
$30–56
Shuttle via Antigua Guatemala
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Antigua Guatemalashuttle Shuttle / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Cobánshuttle Antigua
6h 30m
$39–310

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Distance: 259.4 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Cobán, Guatemala?

Adrenalina Tours operates a shuttle from Quetzaltenango to Cobán twice daily. Tickets cost $75 and the journey takes 10h.

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