Bus from Cobán to Guatemala City
Pullman buses · ~4.5–5 hours · $12–$25 USD · Multiple daily departures (Monja Blanca)
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The Cobán → Guatemala City Pullman is the standard return from the Verapaces highlands — for travelers ending a Semuc Champey trip and heading to the capital for onward flights or to Antigua / Lake Atitlán.
Spring Bus connects you to operators running this route — Transportes Monja Blanca (dominant operator), Escobar y Monja Blanca, and Litegua (limited). Reserved seats, A/C, $12–$25 USD per ticket. Pickup at Monja Blanca's terminal in central Cobán; drop at their terminal in Zone 1 Guatemala City, from where you can taxi to GUA airport (~25 min, ~Q60-80) or to Zona Viva hotels.
Route details: Cobán to Guatemala City
Travel time
4 h 30 min
Distance
215 km
Typical fare
$12 – $25 USD per person
Frequency
Multiple daily (every 1–2 hours from Monja Blanca terminal, ~4 AM to ~4 PM)
First departure
Approx. 4:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 4:00 PM
Operators on this route
Transportes Monja Blanca · Escobar y Monja Blanca · Litegua (limited)
Pickup at Cobán
Monja Blanca terminal in central Cobán — short tuk-tuk from most hotels around Parque La Libertad
Drop-off at Guatemala City
Monja Blanca terminal in Zone 1 (8a Avenida 15-16) — taxi to airport (~25 min) or Zona Viva hotels
About the journey
The Cobán → Guatemala City Pullman reverses the cloud-forest descent — south on CA-14 through the Verapaces, then southwest on CA-9 through El Rancho into the capital. ~4.5–5 hours. Early-morning Pullmans (~4–6 AM) are popular for travelers connecting to outbound international flights from GUA airport.
Travel tips for Cobán → Guatemala City
- For an international flight from GUA airport, allow 8+ hours total — 4.5 h Pullman + 1.5 h airport transit + 2 h check-in + buffer.
- Early morning Pullman (4–6 AM) is the standard pick for flight days — clears the CA-14 descent before midday traffic.
- The descent is steep + winding — take motion-sickness meds beforehand if susceptible.
- If continuing to Antigua: arrive Guatemala City Zone 1, then taxi to Trébol or grab a tourist shuttle to Antigua (~1 hour additional).
- Bring a fleece + rain layer — Cobán mornings are cold + wet, but it warms up considerably as you descend.
- Monja Blanca terminal in Cobán is in the center — short walk or tuk-tuk from most hotels.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Cobán to Guatemala City?
**About 4.5–5 hours** on the Transportes Monja Blanca Pullman — CA-14 south through the Verapaces, then CA-9 southwest through El Rancho. Same time as the inverse direction.
How much is the Pullman from Cobán to Guatemala City?
**$12 – $25 USD per person** on Monja Blanca — Gold/VIP service at the higher end, standard service the lower end. Buy your ticket at the Cobán terminal counter.
What time do Pullmans leave Cobán for Guatemala City?
**Every 1–2 hours from ~4 AM to ~4 PM** from the Monja Blanca terminal. The 4–6 AM departures are popular for flight-day travelers; 8 AM and onward for general travel.
Can I make a same-day connection from Cobán to an international flight at GUA?
**Yes, but only if the flight is afternoon/evening** — a 4 AM Cobán Pullman arrives GUA around 9–10 AM, leaving time for airport transit + a 1 PM+ flight. For morning flights, fly Cobán → GUA on TAG Airlines (~30 min) or overnight in Guatemala City.
Is there a direct shuttle from Cobán to Antigua?
**Limited direct service** — most travelers take the Monja Blanca Pullman to Guatemala City + transfer to an Antigua tourist shuttle (~1 h, $10–$20 USD). Total: ~6 hours, $20–$45 USD.
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