Cities Near Comitán
Cities near Comitán, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tuxtla, Huehuetenango. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Comitán, Mexico is San Cristóbal de las Casas, about 47 mi (76 km) away — roughly 1 hr 25 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tuxtla | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Huehuetenango | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tapachula | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| San Francisco El Alto | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Quetzaltenango | 106 mi / 170 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chichicastenango | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cobán | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Villahermosa | 131 mi / 211 km | 3 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Chimaltenango | 140 mi / 226 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Comitán
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tuxtla, Huehuetenango, Tapachula. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Comitán
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: San Francisco El Alto, Quetzaltenango, Chichicastenango, Cobán, Villahermosa. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Comitán include San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tuxtla, Huehuetenango, Tapachula, San Francisco El Alto. The closest is San Cristóbal de las Casas, about 47 miles (76 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Comitán
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas
- → Best time to visit Tuxtla
- → Best time to visit Huehuetenango
- → Best time to visit Tapachula
- → Best time to visit San Francisco El Alto
- → Best time to visit Quetzaltenango
- → Best time to visit Chichicastenango
- → Best time to visit Cobán
- → Best time to visit Villahermosa
- → Best time to visit Chimaltenango