How to travel from Mexico City to Mérida, Mexico

The distance between Mexico City and Mérida is around 1,010km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Merida (MID).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,925($90)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus

Take the bus to Mérida.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,670($80)
Operated by

ADO

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,305km (811 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mexico City and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Mexico City to Mérida by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around MX$1,440 ($69) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,925 ($90).

The distance between Mexico City and Mérida is around 1,010km (627 miles).

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Mexico City and Mérida by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mexico City to Mérida is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx MX$1,925 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Mexico City and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,440 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mexico City and Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Merida (MID). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mexico City and Mérida. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mexico City and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 19h 35m.

ADO run regular bus services between Mexico City and Mérida. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mexico City and Mérida. Flights depart from Mexico City (MEX) and arrive at Merida (MID). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mexico City and Mérida with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeroméxico fly between Mexico City and Mérida. Flights depart from Mexico City (MEX) and and arrive into Merida (MID). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Mexico City to Mérida typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Mexico City (MEX) and and arrive into Merida (MID).

The closest major airport to Mérida is Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Mérida. Ing. Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport (CPE) (CPE) and Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) 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 Mexico City and Mérida. The distance is around 1,305km (811 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mexico City to Mérida is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around MX$1,925 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mexico City and Mérida

Transport options from Mexico City to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
MX$1,925($90)
hourly1,010km (627 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 35m
MX$1,440($69)
hourly1,080km (671 miles)
Bus
19h 35m
MX$1,670($80)
4 times a day1,306km (811 miles)
Drive
16hrs
MX$2,300($110)
on demand1,305km (811 miles)

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Airports near Mérida

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

MID
Mérida International Airport (MID)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Mérida
CPE
Ing. Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport (CPE)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Mérida
CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
285km (177 miles) from Mérida