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How to get fromSan Salvador to Cobánby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Salvador to Cobán by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Panajachelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panajachel to Cobánbus bus
    8h
    $92

  2. Bus via Guatemala City #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus San Salvador
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala Centra Norte to Cobánbus bus Standard
    12h 38m
    $37–65

  3. Drive 365.9 km

    1. Drive from San Salvador to Cobáncar car 365.9 km
    5h 44m
    $45–64

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SAL - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Cobánshuttle bus
    5h 56m
    $221–792

  5. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Apopa to Santa Anabus bus 276
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Panajachel to Cobánbus bus
    8h 47m

  6. Bus via Guatemala City

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus bus Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 – Terminal San Carlos / ...
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala Centra Norte to Cobánbus bus Standard
    12h 8m
    $38–65

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.4 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between San Salvador, El Salvador and Cobán, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from San Salvador to Cobán via Panajachel in around 8h.

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