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How to get from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua

Travel the 480 kilometre (298 miles) distance from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua with the best transport options available. We’ll guide you through the duration, cost, and comfort of each option — and show you where to book your tickets.

Written by Ela - Senior Travel WriterReviewed by Maarten - Trip Planning Expert

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Why visit Antigua?

Antigua is a gorgeous city with the best-preserved colonial settlement in Central America — a great achievement considering it’s an earthquake-prone area. A former capital of Guatemala, the small city’s grid-like street layout and vibrant houses are among the earliest examples of urban planning.

Backdropped by Volcan de Agua, this UNESCO World Heritage Site makes the perfect destination for photography professionals and aficionados. Some of the best things to do in Antigua include hiking to the nearby Acatenango Volcano, roasting marshmallows at Pacaya Volcano, and surprisingly: eating at one of the most beautiful McDonald’s in the world!

How to get from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua?

The shuttle is the only suitable way for travellers to cross the distance of 480 kilometre (298 miles) from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua. The journey takes around 12 hours, and ticket prices start from 1,560 MXN ($87).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Shuttle

12h

From 1,560 MXN ($87)

San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua by Shuttle

Duration: 12 hours

Costs: 1,560 MXN ($87)

Duration: 12 hours

Costs: 1,560 MXN ($87)

Some of the companies operating from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua are Transport Guatemala, Adrenalina Tours, and Atitrans.

You will be picked up from your accommodation in San Cristobal and dropped off at your desired address in Antigua. The journey takes around 12 hours and includes a stop for lunch as well as a few bathroom breaks.

Shuttle prices from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua are a bit steep with rates from 1,560 MXN ($87) per person. That’s because shuttles operate at half capacity due to the pandemic. Operators say rates can go down again when it is safe to travel at full capacity once more.

Shuttle schedule from San Cristobal to Antigua

San Cristobal de las Casas

Antigua

06:00-18:00 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Transport Guatemala

1,560 MXN ($87)

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San Cristobal de las Casas

Antigua

05:00-18:00 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Adrenalina Tours

1,980 MXN ($110)

Get Your Tickets

Border crossing from Mexico to Guatemala

Crossing the Mexico-Guatemala border is easy and simple.

Your minivan shuttle will make a stop at the Immigration Office in Ciudad Cuauhtémoc for the Mexican side. Have your passport stamped and return to your shuttle. You will then be driven to Frontera La Mesilla for immigration procedures on the Guatemala side.

Depending on the company you’re travelling with, you may be asked to transfer to a different minivan to take you the rest of the way to Antigua.

Rounding it up

We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua

What is the distance from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua?

The distance from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua is 480 kilometre (298 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua?

The fastest way to get from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua is by shuttle and takes 12 hours.

What is the cheapest way to get from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua?

The cheapest way to get from San Cristobal de las Casas to Antigua is by shuttle with ticket costs starting from 1,560 MXN ($87).

About the author(s)

Ela

Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she’s not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines… Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she’ll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.

Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.