Cities Near San Cristóbal de las Casas
Cities near San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tuxtla, Comitán, Villahermosa. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico is Tuxtla, about 31 mi (50 km) away — roughly 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 31 mi / 50 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Comitán | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Villahermosa | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cárdenas | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Huehuetenango | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Tapachula | 129 mi / 207 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 143 mi / 230 km | 3 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| San Francisco El Alto | 147 mi / 236 km | 3 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Quetzaltenango | 151 mi / 243 km | 3 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Minatitlán | 154 mi / 247 km | 3 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from San Cristóbal de las Casas
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tuxtla, Comitán, Villahermosa. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from San Cristóbal de las Casas
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Cárdenas, Huehuetenango, Tapachula, Ciudad del Carmen, San Francisco El Alto. 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas include Tuxtla, Comitán, Villahermosa, Cárdenas, Huehuetenango. The closest is Tuxtla, about 31 miles (50 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about San Cristóbal de las Casas
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Tuxtla
- → Best time to visit Comitán
- → Best time to visit Villahermosa
- → Best time to visit Cárdenas
- → Best time to visit Huehuetenango
- → Best time to visit Tapachula
- → Best time to visit Ciudad del Carmen
- → Best time to visit San Francisco El Alto
- → Best time to visit Quetzaltenango
- → Best time to visit Minatitlán