How to travel from Guanajuato to Puebla, Mexico

The distance between Guanajuato and Puebla is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Puebla by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PueblaGuanajuato if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via México Central Norte

Take the bus to México Central Norte and then to ACN Puebla.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,670($80)
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Drive

Drive to Puebla.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance475km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Puebla

There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Puebla by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$835 ($40) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$835 ($40).

The distance between Guanajuato and Puebla is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Guanajuato and Puebla by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Puebla is to drive which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx MX$835 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Puebla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$835 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Puebla. We recommend that you drive to Puebla. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guanajuato and Puebla. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Guanajuato and Puebla with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 10m.

Futura Select, Coordinados, ACN Autobuses, Unebus and ETN run regular bus services between Guanajuato and Puebla. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guanajuato to Puebla. We recommend that you take the bus to Puebla. instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Puebla is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) (PBC) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Puebla. Mexico City International Airport (MEX) (MEX) and Toluca International Airport (TLC) (TLC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Guanajuato and Puebla. The distance is around 475km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Puebla is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around MX$940 ($45).

How do I get from Guanajuato to Puebla

Compare travel optionsbetween Guanajuato and Puebla

Transport options from Guanajuato to Puebla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via México Central Norte + 2 similar
5h 40m
MX$1,670($80)
twice daily501km (311 miles)
Bus7h 10m
MX$940($45)
every 20 mins472km (293 miles)
Bus via León7h 45m
MX$835($40)
every 3 hours550km (342 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
MX$835($40)
on demand475km (295 miles)

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Airports near Puebla

The following major airports near Puebla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

PBC
Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Puebla
MEX
Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Puebla
TLC
Toluca International Airport (TLC)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Puebla