Cities Near Tuxtla
Cities near Tuxtla, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Cristóbal de las Casas, Comitán, Villahermosa. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Tuxtla, Mexico is San Cristóbal de las Casas, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 31 mi / 50 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Comitán | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Villahermosa | 86 mi / 138 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cárdenas | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Minatitlán | 128 mi / 206 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Juchitán de Zaragoza | 128 mi / 206 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Coatzacoalcos | 130 mi / 209 km | 3 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Tapachula | 140 mi / 226 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Salina Cruz | 144 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Acayucan | 144 mi / 232 km | 3 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Tuxtla
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Comitán, Villahermosa, Cárdenas. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Tuxtla
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Minatitlán, Juchitán de Zaragoza, Coatzacoalcos, Tapachula, Salina Cruz. 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 Tuxtla include San Cristóbal de las Casas, Comitán, Villahermosa, Cárdenas, Minatitlán. The closest is San Cristóbal de las Casas, about 31 miles (50 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Tuxtla
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas
- → Best time to visit Comitán
- → Best time to visit Villahermosa
- → Best time to visit Cárdenas
- → Best time to visit Minatitlán
- → Best time to visit Juchitán de Zaragoza
- → Best time to visit Coatzacoalcos
- → Best time to visit Tapachula
- → Best time to visit Salina Cruz
- → Best time to visit Acayucan