How to travel from Mérida to Cozumel, Mexico

There are several options for getting from Mérida to Cozumel by helicopter, bus, ferry, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$440 ($21) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can jump in a helicopter and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$32,150 ($1,540).

The distance between Mérida and Cozumel is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (179 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Mérida and Cozumel by helicopter.

The quickest way to get from Mérida to Cozumel is to jump in a helicopter which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx MX$32,150 ($1,540).

The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Cozumel is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$440 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Mérida and Cozumel. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Cozumel Airport. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mérida and Cozumel. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Cozumel Airport. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Yes you can fly from Mérida and Cozumel. Flights depart from Merida (MID) and arrive at Cozumel (CZM) - via Mexico City (MEX). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Mérida to Cozumel. There is however a flight that goes via Mexico City (MEX). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mérida to Cozumel typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Merida (MID) and and arrive into Cozumel (CZM).

The closest major airport to Cozumel is Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Cozumel. Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) and Chetumal International Airport (CTM) (CTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mérida to Cozumel. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Cozumel Airport. instead which will take 1h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mérida to Cozumel is to jump in a helicopter which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around MX$32,150 ($1,540).