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.
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 Puebla → Guanajuato if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to México Central Norte and then to ACN Puebla.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Puebla. We recommend that you drive to Puebla. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via México Central Norte + 2 similar | 5h 40m | MX$1,670($80) | twice daily | 501km (311 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | MX$940($45) | every 20 mins | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus via León | 7h 45m | MX$835($40) | every 3 hours | 550km (342 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | MX$835($40) | on demand | 475km (295 miles) |
Futura Select
Coordinados
ACN Autobuses
ETN
Primera Plus
Aeroméxico
Volaris
The following major airports near Puebla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.